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If you wish to own a car which will bestow a stately status to you, as well as help you with some luxurious riding experience then it has to be a Rolls-Royce. The company has set exceptional standards in the field of car manufacturing something which other luxury carmakers have found difficult to meet. Even today the company is a leader in the automobile market. The company was formed in 1906. Ever since its inception the company has produced some excellent cars for the market. It faced severe crisis in the early 70’s and was eventually nationalized by the British government. The main cars produced during this period include the Silver Dawn, 1949-1955, Silver Cloud, 1955-1966, Silver Shadow, 1965-1980, Camargue, 1975-1986 and Corniche, 1971-1996 (generations I - IV) In 1980, the Rolls Royce was bought over by Vickers PLC. After the take over, the Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit was introduced in the automobile market in 1981. This model shared its design with the Bentley Mulsanne. This car was the first of a new generation of Rolls vehicles. This car was so built so as to meet the new international emissions and safety regulations. The car had such a clean new look that was very much in tune with the times. It appealed greatly to a younger generation of buyers.
Cartenza : Sell Your Pre owned Rolls Royce Now! In the '90s the Rolls changed hands once again. When it was put up for sale the BMW was all set to acquire it, but in an unexpected move, Volkswagen outbid BMW. However VW was made to give up control of the Rolls-Royce name on January 1, 2003. It just kept Bentley and the Crewe plant in control. The BMW on its part built a $100 million facility in Goodwood, England, to make more space for the British manufacturer. From 1998 to 2002 the Silver Seraph was produced. This model shared its design with the Bentley Arnage. In 2000-2002 “Corniche “the most expensive Rolls-Royce was introduced. This 2 door convertible had a similar design to that of the Bentley Azure. In 2003 “Phantom “was launched. The car has a 6.75 L V12 engine with maximum power of 453 hp from BMW. Other parts, however are unique to he car. The Phantom is by far the most sought after car of Rolls Royce. It has an extraordinary size and can attain a top speed of 130 mph. The car can accelerate 0-60 mph in 5.7 second and 0-100 mph in just 5.9 seconds. The instrumentation of this car is simple. In the interiors you will find yourself surrounded by excellent craftsmanship which again adds to its uniqueness. The wood inlays and leather seats enhance the luxury feeling inside. All of Rolls Royce models available in the market as second hand luxury cars are highly rated. These used classic cars are still bestow on you an exalted status..
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