MANSORY WANT BACK MY WRECKED ROLLS ROYCE I JUST REBUILT
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Check if your car was damaged with Car Vertical - 20% off here - carvertical.com Ive just finished rebuilding Marcus Rashfords old Rolls Royce Wraith which he crashed. The car was a one of one build by Mansory, but after restoring it Mansory have asked me to bring the car back. This could be the last time i ever get to drive it. Thanks to @JackMcNeillCars for coming on the trip and also tentbox.com for supplying the tentboxes
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The video centers on Mat Armstrong completing a highly ambitious rebuild of Marcus Rashford’s wrecked Rolls-Royce Wraith, a one-off Mansory masterpiece. The first segment explains the backstory of the car, detailing Mansory’s bespoke approach to high-end vehicles and the complications of returning the car to its original owner’s brand identity. There is an emphasis on the audacious plan to take the rebuilt car on a multi-country road trip, starting in Spain and winding through Germany to Monaco, with a focus on testing the car’s new suspension and overall drivability after the rebuild. The crew’s initial challenge is calibrating the Rolls-Royce suspension, with sensors at each corner, to restore proper ride height and stability, a task that underlines the technical complexity of luxury automotive customization. The narrative then shifts to competitive testing, where Mat and his team compare a manual V8 against a modern V12 twin-turbo setup on a track, illustrating the car’s handling and the crew’s willingness to push limits while maintaining safety. The road trip portion marks a shift from workshop work to performance testing on real roads, including a stop in Monaco where fuel efficiency and driving economy become a focal point for keeping the trip affordable. The Monaco stint includes a playful race against a friend’s Aston Martin, a near-miss with police on a public road, and discussions about fuel economy and maintenance costs that frame the journey as an extended budget challenge. The video then documents the crew’s attempt to sleep in tent boxes mounted on the Rolls-Royce, Ferrari, and Aston Martin, highlighting the improvisational and adventurous spirit of the trip before the Stelvio Pass presents a dramatic test of the cars at altitude, exposing drivers to extreme conditions and the car’s endurance under stress. The Stelvio sequence culminates in a triumphant arrival at Stelvio’s summit, where the trio reflects on miles driven, the car’s resilience, and the profound personal significance of the project. The final workshop scene with Mansory reveals the brand’s intense involvement, including adjustments to badges, the coach line, and wheel choices, underscoring the fine line between customization and brand integrity. The video ends with a poignant decision: despite the dramatic build, Mat confirms that the Rolls-Royce will stay in the family and be kept as a lasting symbol of perseverance, gratitude, and a lifelong passion for cars, while inviting viewers to share opinions on wheel choices in the comments and thanking them for their support and subscriptions.
Topics · autos & vehicles · car restoration · road trip · luxury cars · car modification · motorsport
Questions answered
- What was rebuilt in the video and whose car was it originally?
- A Rolls-Royce Wraith rebuilt by Mat Armstrong, originally associated with Marcus Rashford.
- What brand collaboration influenced the final touches on the car?
- Mansory provided bespoke customization, including body kits and interiors, and the crew installed Mansory components and logos.
- What major route did the road trip cover and what was a key challenge along the way?
- The trip ran from Spain through Monaco toward Italy, with challenges including suspension calibration, fuel economy, and occasional car-tuning debates.
- What decision was made at the end about the car’s wheels?
- There was a discussion about keeping the Mansory wheels versus the original wheels, with a poll encouraged in the comments to decide.
- How did the crew handle the overnight camping aspect of the trip?
- They camped in tent boxes mounted on the cars, improvising roof bars and dealing with cold conditions and limited space.