Here's What A $300,000 Rolls-royce Was Like... In 1996

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  1. Joe Riley

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    This 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur cost the equivalent of $300,000... in 1996. So what did that money buy you 20 years ago? I took a closer look to find out.

     
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    Even if I were a millionaire, I wouldn't pay that sort of money for a car :)
     
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    Let alone such a car. :D
     
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    You are the sensible one, you are!;)
     
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    If I had it, I would pay a lot for this Rolls Royce, however.

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    I'm with Patsy....I'm not into cars that much...so I'd rather spend that on something else.

    All I want from a car is that it gets to where I have to go safely and maybe somewhat comfortably.

    And that means A/C in Fresno, lol.
     
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    This car was not made for the common driver. It was made to be chauffeur driven. Quiet, smooth comfort is the order of the day. It is not a technological driven vehicle. I hope you take time to watch the video and be blown away.;) It is in amazing condition for a 22 year old car.
     
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    That car is a beauty, I love old cars anyway but, could never justify the money wanted
     
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    Cue Richard Kiley ..........
     
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    The song was lovely Joe - but I still wouldn't buy that car :p
     
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    I wasn't implying that it would go "for a song"!
     
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    Maybe, but the car body style can also evoke emotions and a sedan never appealed to me. I've always had station wagons, vans, and SUVs - that's why. I still recall how surprised a car dealer was when, back in the early 90s, I asked him what station wagon models were being offered by this make of car. He was being evasive like: "Oh, you know, for most men a real car still needs to have a trunk."

    Just a question of personal taste and preference, I guess, especially when the price is a bit on the high side. ;)
     
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    @Joe Riley , I love the car and I love the song. Both are magnificent.
     
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    The Garden of Wraith - by Rolls Royce
     
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    Rolls-Royce FACTORY
     
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