Motoring Discussion > Rolls Royce - Fancy a classic Rolls Royce?	Buying / Selling
Thread Author: Fenlander	Replies: 24

New Wed 12 Jan 11 13:54   Rolls Royce - Fancy a classic Rolls Royce? - Fenlander

Doing some research on a 1920s Rolls that belonged to the family led me to this guy's website. Some lovely cars to drool over... www.vintagerollsroycecars.com/ This one caught my eye... not sure if it is gross or magnificent. www.vintagerollsroycecars.com/car-details/1934-packard-super-8-sedan-lhd_312.html Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 12 Jan 11 13:57   Rolls Royce - Fancy a classic Rolls Royce? - Zero

I have no time for vintage or veteran cars usually, but that is simply Elegant. Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 12 Jan 11 14:01   Rolls Royce - Fancy a classic Rolls Royce? - Iffy

...but that is simply Elegant... Yes, the colour of the coachwork is very reminiscent of the CC3. Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 12 Jan 11 14:21   Rolls Royce - Fancy a classic Rolls Royce? - spamcan61

Before I read the description I thought "gangsters' car". Looks like the same colour as my Vectra, probably the only connection between the two. I should think a standard fit radio was pretty impressive in 1934. Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 12 Jan 11 14:25   Rolls Royce - Fancy a classic Rolls Royce? - R.P.

Like something the Ant Hill Mob would drive ! Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 12 Jan 11 14:59   Rolls Royce - Fancy a classic Rolls Royce? - Ted

The straight eight led to the demise of many manufacturers. I think it was Montague in his book ' Lost Causes of Motoring ' who penned the memorable lines...'There's many a car maker driven down Carey Street behind eight cylinders in line '. Nice cars, thyough, Packards, Duesenbergs, Auburns, Cords, Etc. Ted Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 12 Jan 11 15:08   Rolls Royce - Fancy a classic Rolls Royce? - movilogo

Very nice but not sure if I'd want one :o) Technology progressed so much that even today's budget cars offer more comfort than 1970s luxury cars! Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 12 Jan 11 15:13   Rolls Royce - Fancy a classic Rolls Royce? - Fenlander

>>>even today's budget cars offer more comfort than 1970s luxury cars! Kia Picanto vs Citroen DS or Jaguar XJ6... I don't think so! Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 12 Jan 11 15:15   Rolls Royce - Fancy a classic Rolls Royce? - Iffy

...Kia Picanto vs Citroen DS or Jaguar XJ6... I don't think so!... Or Silver Shadow. Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 12 Jan 11 15:16   Rolls Royce - Fancy a classic Rolls Royce? - Fenlander

I was trying to keep it modest. Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 12 Jan 11 15:17   Rolls Royce - Fancy a classic Rolls Royce? - RattleandSmoke

It depends what you mean by comfort. Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 12 Jan 11 15:24   Rolls Royce - Fancy a classic Rolls Royce? - Iffy

...It depends what you mean by comfort... I would be/have been more comfortable in a Shadow, DS, or XJ6 than in a modern supermini, or the CC3 for that matter. Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 12 Jan 11 15:33   Rolls Royce - Fancy a classic Rolls Royce? - Fenlander

>>>It depends what you mean by comfort. to soothe, console, or reassure...to make physically comfortable. Any of those really. Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 12 Jan 11 15:26   Rolls Royce - Fancy a classic Rolls Royce? - movilogo

IIRC vintage Rolls Royce didn't have steering reach/rake adjustment or drivers seat height adjustment. No electrically adjustable mirrors. No airbags either. [based on me examining some of them in various transport museums] Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 12 Jan 11 15:33   Rolls Royce - Fancy a classic Rolls Royce? - Zero

>> IIRC vintage Rolls Royce didn't have steering reach/rake adjustment or drivers seat height adjustment. No >> electrically adjustable mirrors. No airbags either. It comes with a driver tho, so not an issue. Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 12 Jan 11 15:45   Rolls Royce - Fancy a classic Rolls Royce? - madf

I remember seeing a Packard Super Eight in daily use in Edinburgh in the 1970s. Faded grandeur.. Al Capone had one,unless my memory is playing tricks... I always fancied a mid 1930s RR but when I was offered one for £50 as a student, I was flat broke.. :-( Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 12 Jan 11 16:07   Rolls Royce - Fancy a classic Rolls Royce? - Fenlander

>>>I always fancied a mid 1930s RR but when I was offered one for £50 as a student, I was flat broke. Dad bought ours, a 1928 model, for £15 in 1956/7 when I was a baby. He ran it for a while and sold it again for £15! It is the discovery of a photo of the car after more than 50yrs that has caused me to research it a little. Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 12 Jan 11 15:54   Rolls Royce - Fancy a classic Rolls Royce? - Armel Coussine

>> No airbags either. ... or cup holders movilogo. Just a cut-glass cocktail set in a walnut veneer cupboard inlaid with ivory. You might as well be in the back of a council rubbish tipper, innit? >> It comes with a driver tho, so not an issue. Not necessarily Zero. Old Rolls-Royces had a driving position that was commanding, and quite comfortable for most normal-sized people. It was understood that many owners liked to drive themselves. The cars had good road manners and steering that was often quite light considering the weight of the car and absence of power assistance. A lot of people confuse luxury with the number of bells and whistles on the vehicle, or with mechanical silence. Really it is to do with how the car feels and behaves, and in the noise area not how little noise there is, but how bearable - pleasant or otherwise - the noises are. You might choose a modern box for convenience, performance and economy. None of those have anything to do with the slippery concept of luxury. Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 12 Jan 11 16:06   Rolls Royce - Fancy a classic Rolls Royce? - Iffy

...Old Rolls-Royces had a driving position that was commanding, and quite comfortable for most normal-sized people... I've been in a few limo-type older cars and none had masses of room for the driver. People were generally smaller 50+ years ago which might be part of the reason. Plenty of room in the back for his lordship, who was presumably better-fed. Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 12 Jan 11 17:15   Rolls Royce - Fancy a classic Rolls Royce? - Armel Coussine

>> I've been in a few limo-type older cars and none had masses of room for the driver. Must you keep boasting about your embonpoint, iffy? Really one almost suspects you of a touch of vanity... :o} Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 12 Jan 11 17:21   Rolls Royce - Fancy a classic Rolls Royce? - Pat

Ok, you got me AC, I'm sure you do it on purpose, just to test me:) I googled it and got: EMBONPOINT (noun) The noun EMBONPOINT has 1 sense: 1. the bodily property of being well rounded Familiarity information: EMBONPOINT used as a noun is very rare. • EMBONPOINT (adjective) The adjective EMBONPOINT has 1 sense: 1. euphemisms for slightly fat Familiarity information: EMBONPOINT used as an adjective is very rare. Now I think it's funny! Pat Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 12 Jan 11 17:30   Rolls Royce - Fancy a classic Rolls Royce? - Stuu

www.autoblog.com/2010/04/15/delahaye-usa-to-debut-bella-figura-bugnotti-coupe-at-pebble-be/ I fancy one of these please :-) Plenty for everyone here: forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?4940875-What-pictures-have-you-found-during-your-journeys-on-the-internet-KEEP-CAR-RELATED-amp-SFW-PLEASE/page5 Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 12 Jan 11 17:37   Rolls Royce - Fancy a classic Rolls Royce? - Stuartli

Were they all found in a barn? Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 12 Jan 11 17:54   Rolls Royce - Fancy a classic Rolls Royce? - Fenlander

From the look of that second link there are going to be quite a few blokes with no ears by the end of the day. Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 12 Jan 11 18:31   Rolls Royce - Fancy a classic Rolls Royce? - madf

Hmm nice cars..:-) The poster was bazooka: seems relevant..somehow.. Reply to this message | Report message