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Carlex Design’s Grim Reaper Headrests are Terrifying!

October 30, 2024 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Carlex Design Rolls-Royce Phantom Abyss

Carlex Design is, without a doubt, one of the most innovative auto upholstery shops in the world – turning out projects that consistently challenge traditional notions of what vehicle interiors are supposed to look and feel like. Their eerie Rolls-Royce Phantom, designed in partnership with 20-year-old art student Jakub Kowalcyzk, is no different.

The Hog Ring - Carlex Design Rolls-Royce Phantom Abyss

Dubbed the Phantom Abyss, this one-off Rolls-Royce is intended to evoke feelings of both terror and awe. Carlex Design explains:

“This time Carlex Design transfers you into the era of gothic mysteries. Our alchemists and sorcerers locked themselves inside the RR Phantom extended, whose spirit fills our design studio. Inspired by the magic, ghosts and Gothic architecture, we are pleased to take you on a journey into the interior where you’ll be able to feel a real thrill of excitement. […]

We went on a journey into the gloomy Gothic. The era which was rich in lots and lots of details like the Gothic curves patterns, which perfectly fit to the idea of building a super- luxury interior for the extended version of RR Phantom.

Our main goal was to build a specific climate, so unusual for the interior of a vehicle to make it possible to contemplate and discover new details, textures and shapes of the interior on daily basis.”

The Hog Ring - Carlex Design Rolls-Royce Phantom Abyss

The project took an extraordinary amount to time and patience. The steering wheel alone took nine months to complete, mostly because of its hand carved silver trim.

But the feature we’re most excited about is the Abyss’ wicked grim reaper headrests, which are just bad ass.

While it’s not clear who commissioned this terrifying project, we wouldn’t be surprised it was Dracula himself. After all, Carlex Design is based in Eastern Europe…

To learn more about the Rolls-Royce Phantom Abyss, visit Carlex Design.

Filed Under: Archive, Upholstery Showcase Tagged With: Auto Trim, Auto Upholstery, Car Interior, Carlex Design, Jakub Kowalcyzk, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Rolls-Royce Phantom

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  1. Geoff says

    December 17, 2013 at 8:23 pm

    WOW! That is amazing stuff there.

  2. Adams Auto Upholstery says

    December 17, 2013 at 11:49 pm

    Carlex is at the peak of the custom interior industry – real trend setters. At first I thought old Vlad would look better in a Hearst, but naw . . . a Rolls definitely works. Nothing but the finest!

    –Jim

    • Nadeem Muaddi says

      December 18, 2013 at 12:44 pm

      I agree, there’s just something more eerie about a Rolls than a hearst. Especially this one!

  3. Naseem Muaddi says

    December 18, 2013 at 1:33 pm

    This interior is stunning. I love those headrests.

  4. Cesar says

    December 24, 2013 at 1:53 am

    Very creative, original, amazing and terrific at the first view!!!…Unique design in its style!!!

  5. Paul says

    November 1, 2021 at 6:21 am

    Looks like a great concept.
    I would very much like to see the actual finished product to see how close to these rendered images they made it??

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