Simply Abu Dhabi XXIV

2 5 3 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I I n the world of bespoke automotives, the Overfinch name has been synonymous with luxury, innovation and peerless quality for over four decades. With the launch of the London Edition Range Rover, Overfinch has set a new, truly unique benchmark. The Overfinch London Edition is an expression of the original Range Rover enhancer’s ability to create unique masterpieces through its design and handcraftsmanship. Running around the entire interior is artwork depicting London’s instantly recognisable architectural features. Captured in over 5,500 individual pieces of veneer, abalone shell, mother-of-pearl and stainless steel, the mixture of materials enabled the interior artwork to isolate and embellish in equal measure, drawing the eye. The process of turning the Range Rover Autobiography 5.0 V8 long wheelbase into a one-off vehicle took hundreds of man-hours, including 250 hours for the cityscape marquetry alone.Each piece was cut by hand and carefully placed into the American burl walnut background with exceptional precision. As well as the Abalone and stainless steel, other inlays were crafted from veneers of fumed chestnut, vavona burl, maple burl, myrtle burl and madrona burl. The time-consuming craft of sand-shading was used to create the sense of shadow and depth that makes the London horizon stand out so strongly. Finishing touches within the interior include machined sill plates, an Overfinch Limited Edition rotary dial insert and a commissioning plaque signifying the car is one-of-one created. The cabin is an Overfinch solitaire leather interior trimmed in Cirrus Bridge of Weir with navy micro-piping and stitching; limited edition leather door cards; and, a luxury deep pile carpet set in navy with Cirrus leather.