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With its Blanc de Blancs collection, the Karlsruhe vehicle manufacturer Graf Weckerle Imperialwagen celebrates the tradition and esprit of the major French champagne brands. The Graf Weckerle imperial cars are just as unique as the Blanc de Blancs, a special champagne made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes.
Graf Weckerle Imperial Car
Only selected luxury vehicles are upgraded by Graf Weckerle to become a Blanc de Blancs Imperial car. The current portfolio includes Aston Martin and Ferrari sports cars. For example the current Vantage or DB 9 / DB S model family, at Ferrari the 599 GTB Fiorano and from spring also the 458 Italia.
Here, the Graf Weckerle Imperialwagen Manufaktur uses the example of an Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster to show how impressively and uniquely the worlds of vehicle refinement and champagne enjoyment can merge.
The paintwork was carried out in a special shimmering metallic white. The bright white interior in leather and embroidered Graf Weckerle Puroyale high-tech velvet with solid 750 yellow gold decorative plaques. The characteristic fleur de lis jewel wheel, which on its own ideally represents the spirit of France. Every detail symbolizes the culture of champagne: the green of the bottle, the white of the vines and the gold of the champagne.
Graf Weckerle imperial wagons – royal and noble
The striking Graf Weckerle Fleur de Lis jewelery wheel fits perfectly into the Blanc de Blancs collection. The heraldic lily symbolizes the tradition and spirit of the Grande Nation worldwide. At the same time, the most famous French ruler was under the banner of lilies, the legendary Sun King Louis XIV. He was so convinced of the exquisite enjoyment of champagne that he made it his favorite drink.
The Fleur de Lis Jewel Wheel is assembled from over 180 custom components per wheel. As a 21-inch wheel sculpture in the Blanc de Blancs version, it is characterized by the skilful interplay of the white lily elements with the high-gloss decorative edges. The surface finish of the wheel spider is achieved through special working methods and processes. These originally come from the jeweller's and watchmaker's craft.
The individual components of the distinctive lily wheel consist exclusively of specially developed titanium and aluminum alloys. The manufactory produced the 3D fleur-de-lis decorative parts in a complex aluminum hand-casting process.
A dream of velvet and leather
The interior of a Graf Weckerle Imperial car from the Edition Blanc de Blancs is an elegant dream made of white velvet and leather. The colors green and gold set sophisticated accents. Of course, the striking division of the seats and door panels in the Graf Weckerle imperial car design is also the basis of the interior design of the Blanc de Blancs interior.
In terms of colour, the puristic white leather dominates. The inner parts of the seats and door panels are in fine white Graf Weckerle Puroyale high-tech velvet, appropriate to the claim. Additionally richly decorated with white embroidery.
Graf Weckerle logos in yellow gold
The white ensemble is broken up by green piping and a band of green leather that is artfully worked into the seats and doors. The Graf Weckerle brand lettering was applied to this. The precious seat badge in the form of the Graf Weckerle Imperialwagen brand logo is made of solid yellow gold (750) and lined with green enamel by hand. The gold is supposed to symbolize the color of champagne.
The three thematic main colors of white, green and gold can also be found in the exterior paint finish of a Graf Weckerle Imperial coach from the Blanc de Blancs Edition. The basic color of Blanc de Blancs is a specially developed shade of white, which impresses with its metallic brilliance and purity.
An eye-catcher is the decorative line with the incorporated Graf Weckerle brand logo and lettering, which succinctly emphasizes the waistline of the vehicle. In the Blanc de Blancs models, it is executed in a shade of green that corresponds to the interior design. Elegantly framed by 24-carat gold leaf.
No Graf Weckerle Imperial car is complete without a corresponding refinement and revision of technical areas such as the engine or the chassis area. In order to continue the visual presence of the Graf Weckerle imperial coaches Blanc de Blancs in terms of driving dynamics, the Graf Weckerle Manufactory offers various expansion stages.
With the Aston Martin Vantage Roadster shown here, an increase in performance to 470 hp has been achieved through electronic optimization of the engine management in combination with a stainless steel exhaust system.
In order to improve driving dynamics as well as aesthetic effect, the Vantage Roadster was also revised on the chassis side. Special, more progressive sport springs are used here.