RE: One-off Rolls-Royce 'Sweptail' announced
Discussion
rare6499 said:
Some of the comments in this thread are madness.
If people are true car fans you have to admire this car, even if you don't find it aesthetically to your tastes. But just the sheer uniqueness and extravagance of it is awesome.
Yup, you've proved your assertion right there.If people are true car fans you have to admire this car, even if you don't find it aesthetically to your tastes. But just the sheer uniqueness and extravagance of it is awesome.
I don't know why people have this idea that Rolls Royces have to be tasteful things of beauty. They have nearly always been both that and outrageously over the top tacky chromefests - even in the twenties people were marrying them with crazy amounts of chrome grille and in-your-face oppulence:
I think there's plenty of room for both. (I do think the latest Black Series Wraiths are of very questionable taste, mind you - this makes those look like chavved-up Novas in comparison.)
I think there's plenty of room for both. (I do think the latest Black Series Wraiths are of very questionable taste, mind you - this makes those look like chavved-up Novas in comparison.)
herebebeasties said:
I don't know why people have this idea that Rolls Royces have to be tasteful things of beauty. They have nearly always been both that and outrageously over the top tacky chromefests - even in the twenties people were marrying them with crazy amounts of chrome grille and in-your-face oppulence:
I think there's plenty of room for both. (I do think the latest Black Series Wraiths are of very questionable taste, mind you - this makes those look like chavved-up Novas in comparison.)
Indeed, just google image search "maharajah Rolls Royces" and feast your eyes on the tasteless glitter-rolled turdfest that was RR bespoke from the 20s to the 40s.I think there's plenty of room for both. (I do think the latest Black Series Wraiths are of very questionable taste, mind you - this makes those look like chavved-up Novas in comparison.)
Edited by Pothole on Tuesday 30th May 07:23
This tweak alone would have (quite cheaply) helped things out a fair bit, and made it more pleasant inside.
EDIT:
It's odd really as they appear to have already drawn the design intention on to the side, then just got bored half way through and didn't bother making the window fit.
Edited by SturdyHSV on Tuesday 30th May 16:35
Krikkit said:
No seats in the back - why bother?
Makes the C pillar look less clumsy, better visibility (not that I imagine that's a big concern) and even more airy cabin?Just think it looks nicer than the huge C pillar with tiny window in, clearly the buyer didn't though and he's got the money to back up the paint skills!
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