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DaftRyosuke’s Silver Seraph post reminded me I needed to post this amazing promo video from the Silver Spirit/Mulsanne introduction.
It even has the Rolls-Royce of early
80s synthesizer soundtracks. Enjoy, fellow owner/drivers.
lone_liberal
> someassemblyrequired
04/30/2019 at 23:59 |
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Needs more Merlin.
fintail
> someassemblyrequired
05/01/2019 at 00:00 |
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Back when I was a kid and these were current model cars, I really had a thing for them. Even today, the first thing I think of when I see one is this:
Or this:
Not sure if I would take one for free today, though.
MiniGTI - now with XJ6
> someassemblyrequired
05/01/2019 at 00:13 |
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Nice video, shame the transfer from the film is TERRIBLE. Nice driving also
My bird IS the word
> someassemblyrequired
05/01/2019 at 00:23 |
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I think modern rolls royces are way more competitive than in the 80s.
Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap
> someassemblyrequired
05/01/2019 at 00:29 |
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Those tires were absolutely begging for death.
415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°)
> lone_liberal
05/01/2019 at 01:14 |
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That thing is nuts
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lone_liberal
> 415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°)
05/01/2019 at 01:22 |
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It just goes to show that if you have enough time and money taking on someone else’s project can work out fine.
arl
> fintail
05/01/2019 at 07:06 |
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LOL - This is my and my wife. Except I am Hyacinth.
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someassemblyrequired
> fintail
05/01/2019 at 09:20 |
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Yep, Cannonball Run had it right - metallic blue with the darker everflex roof is
the
best scheme for an 80s Rollers.
I still think peak car casting is Hyacinth and Richard driving a Rover 200.
I think I’d take one for free, the drivetrain is bulletproof if you can figure out the ancillaries
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someassemblyrequired
> arl
05/01/2019 at 09:21 |
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Fair warning, s
aying you’re “admiring the quality” in a Maserati or Alfa dealership will get a tresspassing citation.
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someassemblyrequired
> lone_liberal
05/01/2019 at 09:22 |
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The noise alone is worth whatever Jay paid for it.
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someassemblyrequired
> Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap
05/01/2019 at 09:22 |
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Their screams will haunt my nightmares...
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someassemblyrequired
> My bird IS the word
05/01/2019 at 09:30 |
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Technically yes, but I think they are overly garish. Older RR’s have a certain understated presence that the company really hasn’t duplicated since the Seraph.
And a
nyone can buy a new Rolls-Royce. Only the truly successful can afford to maintain a vintage one...
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someassemblyrequired
> MiniGTI - now with XJ6
05/01/2019 at 09:31 |
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Ha at least those sweet 80s beats transferred over pretty well.
I was frankly shocked at how well the car did when driving at 10/10ths.
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fintail
> someassemblyrequired
05/01/2019 at 09:33 |
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I remember in that movie, there were some good interior shots too, especially showing the unique headliner. That really caught my eye - I already knew a R-R was special, but that car just seemed to do it right. I also recall the first time I saw one of that era, a light yellow on tan (not the best combo) example around 1987.
The Rover 200, a fine ordinary car with a slightly pretentious badge. It is Hyacinth.
I really fear the brake/suspension system on these, just like I would on a Shadow.
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fintail
> someassemblyrequired
05/01/2019 at 09:50 |
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I’ve seen similar said about MBs - it takes cash flow to buy a new one, wealth to maintain an old one.
And I agree about the presence. Even something like a Shadow or Spirit/Spur has 10x the elegance of a new model. The old cars weren’t trying so hard, that was the point.
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someassemblyrequired
> fintail
05/01/2019 at 09:58 |
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Yeah the quality of interior materials was just off the charts - from the carpets, to the headlining to the real Connolly leather.
Yeah, I do as well, I’d be less worried if I had lots of garage space. The system is just different, so it’s probably ok if you can do your own work, but nightmarishly expensive to sort at a specialist.
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fintail
> someassemblyrequired
05/01/2019 at 10:13 |
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They spared no expense on the trimmings. Sadly, these seem to really decay if neglected, they need climate controlled storage.
I knew a guy who had an early Shadow, lovely original car. Prior owner dumped nearly 10K into the hydraulics, everything now worked perfectly, and still had a hard time getting 15K for it.
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someassemblyrequired
> fintail
05/01/2019 at 12:05 |
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Yeah they do need lots of care and feeding. Nevertheless
it’s scary that nice RR’s are 12K cars. Even Bentley Turbos are 15-20K in nice shape...
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MiniGTI - now with XJ6
> someassemblyrequired
05/02/2019 at 07:57 |
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It really looks great and pretty composed being hooned like that. And yes love the music