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Monthly Archives: October 2011
Paul Miller Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Winter Special on Tires and Mobil 1 Synthetic Oil!
With winter just around the corner, you’ll want to make sure your vehicle is in the best shape that it can be for the extreme weather. What are two great ways to get your Rolls-Royce winter-ready? 1. Switch to Winter … Continue reading
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Did You Know?—John Blatchley and the Creation of the Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
Twelve-year-old John Blatchley spent most of his teenage life confined to his bed due to rheumatic fever; however, not all of the time he spent inside was wasted. Even as a child John had a fascination with automobiles and so … Continue reading
Celebrity Spotlight—Brian Johnson of AC/DC & his Black Rolls-Royce Phantom
As a seasoned racer and educated collector, Brian Johnson (lead singer of the band AC/DC) knows how to pick his vehicles. He owns a Black Rolls-Royce Phantom that’s pictured along with a triumphant-looking, cross-armed Johnson on the cover of his … Continue reading
Hooper & Co (coachbuilder) and their Collection of Bespoke Rolls-Royces
Hooper & Co (coachbuilder) started as Adams and Hooper in 1805. Although they first built horse drawn carriages for British royalty such as King William IV, Queen Victoria, and King Edward VII, they moved into making elegant motor bodies for … Continue reading
The Story Behind the “Spirit of Ecstasy” Hood Ornament: A Secret Romance that was Hidden for Over a Decade
We’ve all seen the spirit of ecstasy hood ornament (also nicknamed “Emily”, “Silver Lady” or “Flying Lady”) but few actually know the story behind the beloved emblem. Who was she and how did she become such an enigmatic symbol of … Continue reading
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Celebrity Spotlight—John Lennon’s Psychedelic 1965 Phantom V Limousine
Although this car began as an ‘overall matt black’, John Lennon, Beatles singer/songwriter and antiwar activist, became bored with the plain color and started entertaining the idea of having the vehicle painted “psychedelic”. It was hardly an easy thing to … Continue reading
