When I was a young man in school during the week, a thought would often cross my mind.
Saturday was coming.
And with it, my small ritual.
I would visit a local salvage yard just to see what interesting vehicles had arrived during the week. Every now and then something unusual would appear. A Peugeot. A Citroën. Occasionally even an Alfa Romeo.
For a young man fascinated by automobiles, it felt like discovering small pieces of Europe tucked away in an unexpected corner of the world.
Most weekends there was nothing particularly memorable.
But one Saturday something extraordinary had appeared.
Sitting quietly among the other cars was a Rolls-Royce.
It was a car I had seen many times in photographs, but never in person.
What stopped me in my tracks, however, was not the car itself.
It was the color.
At first glance it appeared almost black. But as light moved across the surface, a deep moody shade of blackberry began to reveal itself, with subtle metallic silver suspended beneath the finish.
The color had presence. Grace. A quiet confidence.
I remember sitting in the driver’s seat and looking out across the long hood, wondering what it must feel like to create something that beautiful.
That moment stayed with me.
And many years later it became the inspiration for something very personal.
In many ways 2026 has already been a remarkable year.
Helderburg was recently featured in The Wall Street Journal.
My book, A Gentleman’s Guide to an Intentional Life, exceeded all expectations and was featured by Amazon.
We have already hosted two Helderburg gatherings this year, with several individuals traveling across the country to spend time with us. Our upcoming Houston gathering on March 27 and 28 is now nearly full.
But the project that means the most to me this year is something far more personal.
Together with my partner and close friend William, we are completing a Helderburg inspired by that very Rolls-Royce I discovered years ago.
The same remarkable color.
At first glance the finish appears almost black.
But when light touches the surface, a deep blackberry tone emerges with subtle metallic silver suspended beneath the paint.
It is the kind of color that quietly changes as you walk around it.
The kind that stops people mid-conversation.
I have decided to name this Helderburg Dunhill.
The deeper meaning behind the name will be shared in a short film coming soon.
Dunhill is now nearing completion, and William and I both believe it may be one of the most beautiful Helderburgs we have created.
It is currently configured as a soft top.
If the future owner prefers a hard top, that decision must be made within the next five days before final completion.
The investment for Dunhill is $348,740.
If Dunhill speaks to you, call Richard or Chris at
518-714-0772.
They will personally walk you through the details.
Only one individual will ever own Dunhill.
P.S. March happens to be my birthday month. If you feel inclined to celebrate with me, I would enjoy meeting you in Houston on March 27 or 28 at our next Helderburg gathering. You may request a private invitation here.
