. The British automaker won’t sell you anything for less than $300,000, and in 2021 we learned of the staggering $28 million price tag for its Boat Tail model.

So it stands to reason that any

car accessories

would likely be filed under “ludicrous.” Read on to learn more about the Rolls-Royce umbrella.

Gorgeous and unreasonable

Evaluating the mindset and motivations of anyone is usually best left to the therapists, but let’s indulge in some speculation.

Perhaps for those whose largesse permits the purchase of a Rolls-Royce, a sense of what’s a reasonable price to pay for everyday items may not match that of the general populace. Fans of “Arrested Development” may recall wealthy matriarch Lucille Bluth, fabulously played by the late Jessica Walter, scornfully dismissing her son’s concerns about the Bluths’ profligate spending. “It’s one banana, Michael. What could it cost, 10 dollars?”

Right or not, the cost of one Rolls-Royce accessory seems to corroborate this view of the elites among us. To keep themselves dry while dashing in and out of Harrod’s, owners of models from the RR fleet can whip out their $700 Rolls-Royce-branded umbrellas.

While typical umbrellas are made from cheaper materials like nylon, rayon, or plastic, it is the more complicated and expensive carbon fiber that shields Rolls-Royce owners from the elements. This is one justification for this wild markup.

Also fair to take into account is the overall craftsmanship. Discreetly branded with the automaker’s iconic logo, its shiny two-toned handle positively screams luxury. And the offered colors work best when backgrounded by rich mahogany (choose between shades like “dark spice,” “mandarin,” and “tailored purple”).

Plus, as

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points out, the attention to detail goes beyond the device’s stated use: the umbrella’s height is specifically designed so that an average-sized person, probably in a top hat, could use it as the most luxurious of canes. Add a mustache and he’s off to the opera.

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But wait, there’s more

The price might still sound preposterous, but consider also the presentation and context. If you’re out for a drive in the Ghost and get caught in a rainstorm, fret not. Your umbrella is already waiting for you, tucked neatly away into a compartment in the door.

And when you’re back from brunch and ready to stow it once more, place it back in the same compartment, enjoying the knowledge that the next time you reach for it you’ll be grabbing a freshly drained and dried umbrella, courtesy of some mysterious inner compartmental workings.

If you’re still not convinced, remember that everything is relative.

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points to the Billionaire Couture Umbrella as a handy foil. This crocodile skin rain protector costs a mind-boggling $50,000. This is a few thousand dollars more than the cost of a Tesla Model 3. Perhaps a paltry $700 umbrella doesn’t look too crazy after all.

MORE: What Do Rolls-Royce and a Heavy-Duty Truck Have in Common? More Than You Think

Insuring your Rolls

Even if you’re not in the market for a Rolls-Royce, or a branded Rolls-Royce umbrella, you’ll want to make sure whatever you’re driving is protected from the elements with great car insurance. The

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