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more about #rollsroyce more comments → Prawo Jazdy and The Velocity Trumpets: I miss Deartháir II: I like how the guy firing the rifle looks bored. "yeah, I fire bullets at $380,000 cars with $250,000 worth of armor. Its a livin." #rollsroycephantom more » Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet: Looks like the car was chained down for the explosives testing - as it didn't seem to have any reaction motions. That would tend to increase the effe... more » theycallmeham: this thing could drive through a mine field, thats awesome, but also incredibly pointless unless you live in lawlass war-torn country or have a ton of... more » will: was really hoping the headline meant it was supercharged... #rollsroycephantom more » HiramJahoovafat: Forget the HUMVEE, just put the troops in this... #rollsroycephantom more » LTDScott: Affleck was the bomb in Phantoms. #rollsroycephantom more » Franzouse: I'd just like to know how it looks on the inside; Because while the armoring may have blocked the projectiles, the kinetic energy hitting the structur... more » that ain't the way to have fun, son: Meh. That'll buff right out. #rollsroycephantom more » bmoreDLJ: I guess that's one way to turn a Phantom into a ghost. #rollsroycephantom more » AustinMiniMan: Does it come with the optional ROFL-IRON? more » mechimike: Somehow, I feel like I've just been transported back to the 90's. And I need a bath. more » engineerd: While not quite as cool as a crayon drawing, this is still damn cool. The exhaust coming out the back is that little extra something that makes it sp... more » Mr.choppers - Delenda Carthago Est: Good work, but you missed a couple: the 1967 Opel Rekord was built in Brazil between 1969 and 1992 as the Chevrolet Opala/Comodoro/Diplomata. The ... more » Mobius: This is a trial version of Gawker Mobile, circa 2002. Back when pictures and videos were too expensive for the bandwidth they commanded. more » alowishus wants to run a Saab Sonett III at LeMons: why did I click through? why?! more » -
#armoredcars
Rolls Royce Phantom Gets Blown To Crap
Remember the ridiculous armored Mutec Rolls Royce Phantom? This is what it looks like undergoing equally ridiculous armored shield testing. [Es.Autoblog via Carscoop] -
#lolcars
All Hail…The LOLS–ROYCE!
Why? Because it’s Friday, that’s why. Click through for a fancy GIF animation that'll put any garden-variety ROFLCOPTER to shame. More » -
#carfactories
Ultimate Factories Visits Rolls Royce In HD
Following National Geographic's Ultimate Factories visit to the Lamborghini factory, we were eager to see what their next stop would be. Turns out it's Rolls Royce.
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#retro
Automotive Survivors Part II: More Cars Made For At Least 20 Years
When we had the 50 Cars Made For Over 20 Years list a few weeks back, we were deafened by the howls of outrage from those whose favorite cars didn't make the cut.
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#crashweek
Crash Your Rolls Into A Supermarket, Get 16 Months In Jail
The UK man who expressed his displeasure with a Tesco by downing two bottles of whiskey and driving his 1983 Rolls through the store window has been sentenced to 16 months in jail. The car's fate is unknown. [HeraldScotland] -
#frankfurtmotorshow
Rolls Royce Ghost Is The Poor Rich Man's Roller
The Rolls Royce Ghost is the car for those requiring champagne flute holders in a 563 HP V12-powered sedan capable of hauling itself to 60 MPH in just 4.7 but can't swing a Phantom and won't settle on a 7-series.
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#newcars
Rolls-Royce Ghost: Size Doesn't Matter
With 200EX concept styling, the little Rolls-Royce Ghost is all about the numbers. 212.6" long. 76.7" inches wide. A curb weight of 5,445 lbs. The brilliant 575 lb-ft of torque, 563 HP 6.6-liter V12. Put those numbers together? Epic.
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#classicadwatch
The Dilemma Facing British Car Shoppers In 1951: Alvis, Bristol, or Land Rover?
The last round of print ads from old issues of Autocar was a lot of fun, so I've scanned another batch from 1951. We've got everything from the Rover 75 to the Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. More » -
#frankfurtmotorshow
Rolls Royce Ghost Video Leaks Ahead Of Frankfurt
Here's a novel concept, Roller's own marketing staff give the new Rolls Royce Ghost the once over in a video review. Will they find its effortless wafting satisfactory? How did they get pre-embargo access? [Autocar] -
#downonthestreet450
Celebrating 450 Old Vehicles Down On The Alameda Street: The Other Europeans
As we continue to celebrate 450 cars photographed down on the Alameda, California street, we're going to follow up the Germans with the rest of the Europeans: Italy, France, Sweden, and the UK!
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#salonprive
Salon Privé 2009: If You Have To Ask...
Combine a garden party at an exclusive London club with some of the most exotic supercars ever, add a dash of people with over-hyphenated names and you've got London's Salon Privé. More » -
#newcars
Rolls Royce Ghost: A New Crease, Official Power Numbers
The Rolls Royce Ghost, to be unveiled at September's Frankfurt Motor Show, will receive a brand-new 6.6-liter turbocharged V12 rated at 563 HP, 575 lb-ft of torque and have a 0-to-60 time of 4.7 seconds. Also, here's the latest crease-tease. More » -
#adwatch
Michael Jackson's Funeral Procession Sponsored By Land Rover, Rolls Royce Dealer
The shameless commercialization of Michael Jackson's death continues as Land Rover Encino's providing Range Rovers and Rolls Royces to the Jackson family for the day's transport. Free product placement all day.
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#downonthestreet
1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur II
Welcome to Down On The Street, where we admire old vehicles found parked on the streets of the Island That Rust Forgot: Alameda, California. Today's isn't particularly old, but it is our first Roller! More » -
#carcrash
Rolls-Royce Crashes Into UK Supermarket
We have seen cars arrive violently in supermarkets before, but the Brits show us how to do it in style. More » -
#spyphotos
Rolls Royce Ghost Spotted, Driven By Lesser Dukes
The 2010 Rolls Royce Ghost will be the Roller for the hobo in your family. If your family is British and royal. Which must be why it was spotted sans-camouflage in England. More » -
#hillsboroughconcoursdelegance
Someone's Gonna Get Fired: LeMons Cars Invited To Hillsborough Concours d'Elegance
The Hillsborough Concours d'Elegance is a super-upscale car shows, with the rich folks showing off their high-buck machines. This time, the organizers had the bright idea of inviting five 24 Hours Of LeMons racers.
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#industrynews
Rolls-Royce Plans Doomed Lawsuit Over Chinese Clone
Rolls-Royce is contemplating a lawsuit over the Geely GE, which debuted at the Shanghai Auto Show and looks conspicuously like a Rolls-Royce Phantom. This case has a lot of merit... anywhere but China. More » -
#shanghaiautoshow
Rolls-Royce 200EX Dies In China, We See Ghost
We've never been as spooked as we were today when we were invited into the Rolls-Royce haunted mansion to see the newest from the spirit of ecstasy, the "concept" Rolls-Royce Ghost. We see dead people. More »
