A major part of the Rolls-Royce tranquility and insulation comes from the exquisitely detailed cabin whose upholstery and trim is haute couture bespoke. Beyond that, the Coupe has a unique ace up its sleeve ready to surprise and delight occupants. Flip open the front compartment of the centre armrest, which also houses the electronic seat controls, and you will now also find the controls for the optional 'starlight' illumination.

Using fiber-optics technology, the 'starlight' headlining has hundreds of 'stars' whose brightness can be controlled by a rheostat, creating a novel effect. From distant stars to miniature suns, this unique system easily replaces conventional interior illumination when you turn it up full. Having a personal constellation at one's beck and call is an option few will be able to resist.

The commodious boot opens in two sections, an arrangement first seen on the Drophead Coupe. Opening the horizontal section allows you to place or extract smaller objects from the boot, while the vertical section hinges down flat, and is strong enough to support the weight of two adults should you wish to use it as a seat.

One of the criteria for exclusivity is that an object must be unique and have little or no competition. A BMW could be replaced by an Audi or a Mercedes-Benz, and at a higher level, Aston Martin, Bentley and Ferrari compete for the same clientele.

In the overall scheme of things, the Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe has no direct rivals, and is created with more input from craftsmen than just about any car made by a mainstream manufacturer today.

As fewer than 300 Phantom Coupes will be built each year for a world now seemingly bursting with wealthy individuals, that makes it a truly exclusive automotive objet d'art.