Wirral Life July 2017 | Page 96

ROLLS ROYCE WRAITH SIR GEORGE MARTIN SPECIAL EDITION Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Manchester held an exclusive ‘Inspired by Music’ evening at the The Beatles Story Museum, Liverpool. The event was an evening of music and amazing memorabilia, and most importantly the reveal of this specially commissioned Rolls Royce Wraith; along with a very special guest; Lady Martin herself who of course experienced and witnessed the achievements throughout her husband’s ‘Rock and Roll’ journey. Just nine remarkable ‘Inspired by British Music’ cars based on the ultimate Grand Tourer Rolls-Royce Wraith have been produced in collaboration with, and celebrating the legacy of, some of British music’s most revered rock and vocal artists. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Manchester acquired one of these unique cars which has been produced in tribute to Sir George Martin, by his son Giles Martin and chief design team at Goodwood, celebrating a true British music icon. As an accomplished writer and record producer, Sir George Martin was often referred to as the ‘Fifth Beatle’ and was most famous for his monumental influence on The Beatles early years and their original albums. It is the only Rolls Royce Wraith in the world to feature the bespoke, hand-crafted and perfectly unique elements that celebrate the work of Sir George Martin. This includes an original hand written arrangement of ‘Yesterday’ beautifully engraved in the copper flight on the inside of both doors. 96 wirrallife.com