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| ROLLS-ROYCE BUILDS 3,000TH PHANTOM | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Mar 21 2007, 12:42 AM (366 Views) | |
| John | Mar 21 2007, 12:42 AM Post #1 |
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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has produced the 3,000th Phantom since the launch of the company in January 2003. It was commissioned by a UK customer through Rolls-Royce Motor Cars of London and has been delivered today. The car’s new owner collected the Diamond Black Phantom from the showroom in Berkeley Square. Mrs Tchenguiz-Imerman, a London based socialite, said that she was delighted with her new car as she accepted the keys from Rolls-Royce Chairman and Chief Executive, Ian Robertson. Mr Robertson said, “Our home market has always been very special to us. It remains one of the most important for the company and our London dealer in particular has been consistently ranked as one of the top three in the world since we launched the Phantom in 2003. It is fitting that they have sold such a significant car.” He continued, “An advantage of operating in the rarefied atmosphere of the super luxury segment means that I regularly meet our customers. It has been a pleasure to hand over this car today to someone who is so enthusiastic about the Phantom.” The order for the 3,000th Phantom built at Goodwood was placed with Stephen Foulds, the Sales Manager for the Rolls-Royce Berkeley Square dealership. To date, Stephen has sold more than 130 Phantoms, making him the most successful Rolls-Royce salesman in the world. He puts his success down to an exceptional product and an excellent location. However, a passion for and deep knowledge of the brand play a significant part in Stephen’s achievement. Mrs Tchenguiz-Imerman’s Phantom features Black Ash veneer with silver inlay, black leather trim with contrasting stitching and two 12-inch DVD screens in the rear. A discreet plaque in the glovebox acknowledges the car’s special status. ![]() [ www.Rolls-Royce.com ] |
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| Lex | Mar 21 2007, 10:59 AM Post #2 |
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you'd have think she'd have got dressed up rather than slinging any old mink on over her nighty |
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| gillesno27 | Mar 21 2007, 01:42 PM Post #3 |
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Saw one in Wetherby on Friday; great looking car. Well done BMW; much better job than VW has done with Bentley in my opinion... |
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| Dave Brand | Mar 21 2007, 02:33 PM Post #4 |
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So they have found three thousand people who will buy an ugly car if you charge enough for it.........
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| John | Mar 21 2007, 04:06 PM Post #5 |
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The car is not ugly... It has been designed to appeal to it's target clientele... wealthy, successful people who lead and do not follow... on that score it has achieved what it was created to do. This Automobile is true to it Heritage... It is both an economic and Automotive success. It is Imposing to the point of commanding lesser vehicles part way before it... and leaves the bystanders in no doubt that someone important has just past them... at €350,000 list before any bespoke work is added.. it must more than most Automobiles justify it's astronomical price tag and as 3000 examples sold to date testify it has exceeded all it's demanding requirements... This would explain why some do not get a Royce's philosophy... and never will... the only ugliness is the envy of those who attack that which you do not understand
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| Dave Brand | Mar 23 2007, 02:43 PM Post #6 |
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Great post! One of the funniest I've read for a long time! roflmao Er, you were being sarcastic, weren't you?
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| Norbert | Mar 24 2007, 08:19 AM Post #7 |
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Very true. It's hideous!!! |
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| Norbert | Mar 24 2007, 08:20 AM Post #8 |
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Has anyone else noticed that the salesman looks like he coujld almost be Tony Blair's brother, and the woman Samantha Janus' sister? roflmao |
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| Norbert | Mar 24 2007, 08:22 AM Post #9 |
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... he also sells coal to Newcastle and sand to the Egyptians in his spare time. |
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| John | Mar 24 2007, 08:36 AM Post #10 |
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So that is how you get to 3,916 posts... rather than make 3 comments in 1 you post 3 separate posts...
As I said .... ... those who fail understand just how perfect the Phantom is, are the people least likely to be in a position to own one... so It's not their problem really...
If you had read the article you would have seen it was NOT the salesman... that is Rolls-Royce Chairman and Chief Executive, Ian Robertson
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| The STIG | Mar 24 2007, 08:50 PM Post #11 |
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I don't like it. It looks like an ocean Liner I do however like the Bentley built by special order for Her Majesty. That is a nice looking automobile! |
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| The Saint | Mar 24 2007, 09:57 PM Post #12 |
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John, I have mentioned the story of the Emperors new cloths a few times but never has this story been more apt. that your two posts here. The people were told that only the intelligent and wise could see that the Emperors clothes, and all those who could not were dim, at best! Now as we all know, the Emperor was actually naked, he wore no clothes at all. But being afraid of looking simple, everyone applauded the Emperor for his splendid (though non existent) attire. To suggest someone lacks intelligence, class or aesthetic adeptness because he cannot see the [hidden] beauty of the Roller shows a lack of class yourself. To me it stinks of pseudo-intellect gone wild! I often enjoy a good debate with you John, as you are above average in your ability to provide an intelligent one, and indeed a worthy adversary. But you let yourself down with this post. I find it all rather insulting, because I too think it [the Roller] is ugly, and the real classless act is the lady (in the picture you posted) who bought it. |
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