Jalopnik: Rolls-royce

What Recession? Rolls-Royce Sold More Cars Last Year Than Ever Before

Ray Wert — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:45:00 EST

Rolls-Royce — the luxury car brand that makes all other luxury carmakers feel young, vibrant and West Egg-ish — saw a seemingly astounding 31% increase in sales in 2011. Rolls sold 3,538 Spirit of Ecstasy-ornamented barges of bountiful bank accounts — making it the best year of sales in the brand's 107-year-old history. Wait, does this mean those poors whining about the 1% are right? More »

For $32,900, this Country Squire has dual citizenship

graverobber — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 08:00:00 EST

They used to say the sun never sets on the British Empire. Today's Nice Price or Crack Pipe Custom Country Squire appears to be another British conquest, but has its price been set empirically too high? More »

This is what happens when a 1971 Ford wagon is disguised as a Rolls Royce

Tom Joslin — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 14:00:00 EST

It's being advertised as a "Rolls Royce" custom wagon, but a closer look reveals this interesting custom creation is little more than a 1971 Ford Custom Ranch Wagon wearing the disguise of an English luxury car. Currently listed for sale on Hemmings, where we came across this unique wagon, the seller claims it was 1 of 8 built using authentic RR sheet metal, emblems, and wheels. More »

Rolls-Royce 102EX: First Drive

Ray Wert — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST

The Rolls-Royce 102EX electric concept car is the answer to the question no Rolls-Royce owner ever asked. Namely: Should I buy a green car? Absurd! Fuel economy? The environment? Recharging? Bah! Those are problems for the poors. More »

Why didn't Mr. Bean start the amazing 9-liter V-16 Rolls-Royce Phantom?

Justin Hyde — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:30:00 EDT

It's an old playwriting trope that if you show a gun in the first act, it has to go off by the end. Note to Rolls-Royce: If you show off a 9-liter V-16 at an auto show, you have to let "Mr. Bean" turn it over. At least once. More »

Eight second vintage Rolls Royce is a twin turbo monster

Tom Joslin — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 12:30:00 EDT

It's hard to believe until you witness the sheer power in the above video, but this full bodied vintage Rolls Royce is capable of a 8.09 second 1/4 mile. According to the builder, the car is still 100% street legal although it has slimmed down quite a bit to a 3050lb race weight. Helping move this British steel down the track is the twin 88mm turbo fed 588 ci big block Chevy engine that now resides under the car's hood. More »

This is why people at Walmart think Rolls-Royce drivers are asshats

Justin Hyde — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 14:00:00 EDT

For part 87 of our continuing report: "Wealthy People Being Cheap," we turn to Freehold, N.J., where the owner of a Rolls-Royce Phantom needed to stop into Walmart for savings — but didn't want to skimp on the parking spaces. More »

Yuri Gagarin drove around London in this Rolls with YG 1 plates

Peter Orosz — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 14:00:00 EDT

Fifty years ago on this day, three months after he became the first man in space, Yuri Gagarin was welcomed in London for a parade where he was given a Rolls–Royce bearing the plates YG 1 to drive. More »

See millions of dollars in exotic cars in a flooded Singapore garage

Mike Spinelli — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 10:30:00 EDT

Torrential rains flooded an underground parking structure of Singapore's St Regis Residences at Tanglin Road, causing major water damage to several exotic sports cars owned by residents of the luxury tower. Heavy rains also damaged a local mall, so no shopping therapy either. More »

Damn the recession, full Edwardian speed ahead

Peter Orosz — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 10:00:00 EDT

If you have the means to own and maintain one of the earliest Rolls–Royces ever made, you too can make participation in the recession a choice instead of a fact of life. The downside would be serious exposure to the elements and a total lack of lumbar support. Oh, the rich. More »

Rolls-Royce iPad app lets the bourgeoisie pretend to be peasants

Ray Wert — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 14:00:00 EDT

Rolls-Royce is the latest automaker to launch a downloadable app for Apple devices to let users customize their own Rolls on the touch screen. Silly automaker, everyone knows Rolls-Royce buyers don't touch things — that's for commoners. More »

Extended Wheelbase Rolls-Royce Ghost gives you 6.7 inches

Matt Hardigree — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 14:15:00 EDT

Give Rolls-Royce credit, they know where the market is. Thus they debuted the Extended Wheelbase Ghost in China, where that extra 6.7 inches is going to go a long way. More »

Replica Rolls Royce Phantom limo isn’t fooling anyone

Tom Joslin — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 16:00:00 EDT

Currently listed on Ebay, this replica Rolls Royce phantom limo will have everyone thinking you are arriving in a 1996 Lincoln converted to look a Rolls Royce for the price of a 1996 Lincoln converted to look like a Rolls Royce. More »

African dictator's son stored ill-begotten cars at Petersen Museum

Matt Hardigree — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 13:30:00 EST

Tedoro Nguema Obiang Mangue's the son of Equatorial Guinea's dictator and has been using the country's oil wealth to live it up in Malibu, including keeping his Rolls Royces and Bugatti Veyrons at L.A.'s Petersen Museum. More »

The small block Dakar Rolls from 1981

Peter Orosz — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 12:00:00 EST

Back in the early days of the Dakar, when it wasn't a South American branding exercise but a race to the capital of Senegal, a group of French people entered a custom-built Rolls–Royce Corniche powered by a 5.7-liter Chevy V8. More »

When Ford Built Rolls-Royce Engines

Matt Hardigree — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 12:00:00 EST

With Hitler on their doorstep, the British government combined the manufacturing capability of Ford with the engineering prowess of Rolls-Royce by having the former producer the latter's Merlin aero engines. Now Rolls-Royce (car) engines are being produced by Ze Germans. More »

Happy 100th Birthday, Spirit of Ecstasy

Ray Wert — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 08:30:00 EST

This year Rolls-Royce Motor Cars celebrates one hundred years of the Spirit of Ecstasy, the famous flying lady mascot that has inspired owners, enthusiasts and Russian tuners alike. More »

Where Is Ice T?

Matt Hardigree — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 16:30:00 EST

Rapper/crime-fighter/tire-changing novice Ice T is in the garage of someone famous, but he won't name names. The Exige, Ghost, evil Mini, Icon FJ, and modded GT-R are good clues. Any guesses? More »

Students Attack Prince Charles' Car After Fee Hike

Ray Wert — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 20:30:00 EST

Furious student protesters attacked a Rolls-Royce carrying Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla, vandalized buildings, and battled riot police today over university fees. Also, they burned a bench. Wankers. (Hat tip to Battles, VeeArrrSix!) More »

The Travel Habits Of The Rich And Shot At

Matt Hardigree — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 16:00:00 EST

Amid discussions of global terror threats and the nuances of diplomacy in faraway embassies in the WikiLeaks diplomatic cables release, we focused on the juicy tidbits about the downsides of armored travel and the fun of jet-skiing while drunk. More »

Russian Tuner Fucks Rolls-Royce Hood Ornament

Ray Wert — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 13:30:00 EST

As part of a tuning package for the Rolls-Royce Phantom, Russian tuner Dartz (they of the whale penis interior) replaced the storied "Spirit of Ecstasy" hood ornament with a couple engaged in sexual relations. It's dubbed the "Spirit of Xtasy." More »

The EPA Thinks This Rolls-Royce Is A "Small Car"

Ray Wert — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 16:00:00 EST

I just realized the EPA classifies the 5,798 lb. Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe as a "small car." Just to put that in perspective, the 3,217 lb. Honda Accord is classified as a "large car." This is ridiculous. More »

Two One-Of-A-Kind Rolls-Royce-aminos For Sale

Matt Hardigree — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 13:30:00 EST

Like Donald Trump's execu-mullet, the Rolls Royce-amino is business up front and a wild party out back. There are two for sale on eBay right now, meaning it's finally your chance to hold the most ostentatious Home Depot hauling ever. More »

Whither The 300C-To-Fake-Rolls Conversion Industry?

Justin Hyde — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 10:00:00 EDT

Yesterday's uncovering of the 2011 Chrysler 300C set our commenters to photochopping, but it raised a serious question: What of the craftsmen who convert today's 300Cs into Diamonique Rolls Royces? How will they pursue their operatic passion? (H/t to Steve!) More »

BMW Recalls 198,000 Cars Over Brake Issues

Ms. Motor — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 09:30:00 EDT

BMW is recalling 198,000 BMW and Rolls-Royce models over brake fluid leaks. [BMW NA] More »

The Sexiest Paint Supply Ad Ever

Ben Wojdyla — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 08:30:00 EDT

Miss USA 1962 Amadee Chabot poses in a paint booth, spraying her Rolls Royce Silver Cloud II in an ad for Watson's Do-It-Yourself Paint And Supply. We have never seen a better ad for a more boring store. [SpeedOnBigBoy] More »

Mansory White Ghost Is Not Doing It Right

Ben Wojdyla — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:45:00 EDT

As far as nose-upturned luxury cars go, the Rolls Royce Ghost is a thoroughly handsome and respectable machine. Which explains why Mansory found it necessary to slather three copies with chrome bits and gaudy wood. More »

The Concorde May Return To The Skies

Ben Wojdyla — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:00:00 EDT

A French-British organization is working to determine if Air France's Concorde could return to limited "heritage" flight. The powerful Rolls-Royce engines last pushed the planes to supersonic speeds in 2003, but such magnificent beasts shouldn't lay silent. Photo: James Gordon More »

The Carnage Of Iron Man 2

Sam Smith — Fri, 14 May 2010 12:00:00 EDT

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Even for a metal-suited superhero film, Iron Man 2 destroyed an awful lot of cars. The list contains everything from smashed Rolls-Royce Phantoms to formula cars sliced in half by laser whips. Here's how the magic is made. More »

Russia: Where A Rolls Royce Is Trackside Garbage

Ben Wojdyla — Tue, 11 May 2010 14:30:00 EDT

Communism fading into the past, Russia has become one of the most decadent consumer markets in the world. Want some proof? Here's a customized $450,000 Rolls Royce Centurion left as garbage by the side of a commuter rail line. More »

Rolls-Royce Releases App For Countless Dozens of iPhone-Owning Ghost Buyers

Ray Wert — Wed, 05 May 2010 08:30:00 EDT

Rolls-Royce's first app for the iPhone and iPod touch, allowing countless dozens of potential customers to configure their own Ghost, is now available on Apple's App Store. Yeah, because iPhone apps are totally right for the core Rolls-Royce demographic. [Apple] More »

Drug Kingpin's Own Secret Addiction: Car Forums

Matt Hardigree — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 13:30:00 EDT

Accused International crime-kingpin Alexander Surin's new nickname is "Don Car-leone" after his arrest included the seizure of millions of dollars in exotic cars. That nickname's different than his secret forum screenname we found flaunting his automotive collecting prowess. UPDATE. More »

1972 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow Down On The Edinburgh Street

Murilee Martin — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 12:00:00 EDT

This is Down On The Street Bonus Edition, where we check out interesting street-parked cars in places other than the Island That Rust Forgot. Battles sends us some good stuff from Scotland and other exotic lands, and he's back today! More »

Here's How To Screw The Tax Man

Ben Wojdyla — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 14:00:00 EDT

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] More »

Why Is This Guy Putting His Junk On A Rolls-Royce?

Matt Hardigree — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:00:00 EDT

This fellow is not a dragon, mechaphile or otherwise unnaturally inclined towards automobiles. He's just doing his job. But what job involves taking off your pants and climbing into a crate with a Rolls-Royce Ghost? The answer below. More »

How Many Spots Does It Take To Park A Rolls-Royce Phantom?

Ray Wert — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:00:00 EDT

If you answered "three" without skipping a beat, with nary a hint of sarcasm and you found your nose turning slightly upward, then you're just the kind of person Rolls is looking for to buy a Phantom. [via TwitPic] More »

Nicholas Cage In Trouble Over Unpaid Rolls Royces

Ben Wojdyla — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:30:00 EDT

In 2007, actor Nicolas Cage leased a 1964 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud III worth a cool $550K and a not-as-cool 2002 Corniche. When he lost his shirt in the stock market, he returned 'em. Now he's got a $240K bill. More »

The Mansory Ghost Positively Screams "Screw You, I’m Filthy Rich!"

Wes Siler — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:30:00 EST

Worried that buying a Rolls Royce Ghost won't adequately telegraph the vastness of your narcotics empire to peasants and easily-bribed government officials alike? Then maybe the gold-varnished Mansory version is more your thing. Also, it has 720 HP. More »

New Iron Man 2 Footage Blows Up Monaco Grand Prix Track

Matt Hardigree — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:00:00 EST

Along with more footage of Tony Stark's psuedo-F1 racer getting Whiplashed a la the first Iron Man 2 Trailer, this behind-the-scenes footage shows a new Rolls-Royce getting spanked on the Circuit de Monaco. Oh, and Scarlett Johansson. More »

Ever Wonder What $10 Million Of British Cars Looked Like?

Ray Wert — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 08:45:00 EST

UK Rolls-Royce and Bentley dealer P&A Wood's dropped a slew of classics on JamesList ranging from a $1,000,000-plus 1932 Bentley 8-liter to a $58,000 T2. We just thought it was a good way to start the morning. More »