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Convertibles have long been the chariot of choice for the devil-may-care crowd, and for good reason. Peeling the roof off of a vehicle has all sorts of negative ramifications, from safety concerns to handling woes and increased chances of skin cancer for those inside. Then there's the ever-present threat of foul weather. But who cares? You only live once and they're making more cars every day, right?
That logic may hold true for your $600
Chrysler LeBaron Convertible, but the argument gets a bit weaker when we're talking about a
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe. The owner of one such vehicle recently parked their ride and left the big Rolls with its roof laid back just in time for a torrential downpour to set in.
According to experts, the total damage may cost more than $100,000. The owner is said to have returned to the vehicle, seen its condition and walked away, unconcerned.
Hit the jump to see the video for yourself.
Continue reading PSA: Leaving your Rolls-Royce Drophead open in the rain could be a $100k mistake
PSA: Leaving your Rolls-Royce Drophead open in the rain could be a $100k mistake originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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January 24th, 2012
Filed under: Aftermarket, Convertible, Rolls-Royce, Luxury
If there was anything Bijan Pakzad loved more than clothing A-list celebrities and heads of state, it was creating the most luxurious automobiles around. The Persian fashion designer (commonly known by his first name alone) owned a one-of-a-kind custom yellow
Bugatti Veyron, and before he died, he
commissioned a second Grand Sport roadster in his trademark color.
He was also
set to team up with Rolls-Royce for a limited run of special
Phantoms, but while he may have passed before his time, his successors are evidently keen to keep his legacy alive with this special-edition
Phantom Drophead Coupe.
Decked out in Bijan yellow from the body (including hood, window frame, mirrors and wheels) to the interior, the special DHC has Bijan signature touches all around, including a diamond-pavé watch embedded in the dashboard and a picnic set (complete with crystal stemware) in the trunk.
A limited quantity of these unique and extroverted convertibles will be made available at a price reported as high as $1.6 million, and are sure to be snapped up by the same Middle Eastern sheikhs who draped themselves in Bijan's luxurious suits.
Bijan offers up special edition Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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October 17th, 2011
Filed under: Convertible, Rolls-Royce, Luxury
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé Masterpiece London 2011 - Click above for high-res image gallery
A car like the
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé isn't about raw power and performance. It's not about the latest technologies. It's not even about bragging rights. More than anything else, it's about making the owner feel special. But this particular DHC is more special than most.
Created specially for the Masterpiece London 2011 luxury goods show, this one-off packs a suede Asprey jewelry case in the glove box with intricate rings, cufflinks and earrings and a trunk full of matching leather fitted luggage. The one-off is also the first come painted in Mazarine Blue, the latest of 44,000 colors available to Rolls-Royce buyers, and features Santos Pallissander wood veneers (whatever that means) inlaid with mother-of-pearl.
Check it out in the high-res image gallery and the press release after the jump.
Continue reading Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé for Masterpiece London is especially special
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé for Masterpiece London is especially special originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Jun 2011 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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June 30th, 2011
For those who own a business, vehicle write-offs are one of the tastiest tax deductions you can take make. This lusty (and very pricey)
Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe touting "Chase Vodka" ought to rouse the auditors. [
Torquespeak]
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April 6th, 2010
