Rolls-Royce builds the Sweptail, a beautiful one-off boattail coupe

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

06-02-17, 07:45 PM

#16

dseag2

Lexus Champion

Join Date: Oct 2002

Location: TX

Posts: 4,662

Likes: 19

Received 15 Likes on 13 Posts

Quote:

Originally Posted by FatherTo1

That is for sure. What a complete waste of money. Reminds me of an old Simpsons episode where Homer's rich brother gave him an infinite budget to build the greatest car ever and Homer produces a monstrosity that bankrupts the company. This atrocious RR experiment won't hurt the owner's wallet much but I'm not impressed the end result. Are people actually supposed to sit in the back on those hard sauna benches? If you wanted to throw away money then why not pay for some people's education instead of building this pointless car. I understand the yachting influences but it just reminds me of another ugly, ill-conceived Franken-mobile -- the Accord CrossTour.

Well said. I saw this car on the news recently and said that if I had that much money to spend on a car I would use it to put food on children's plates.

06-02-17, 08:25 PM

#17

mmarshall

Lexus Fanatic

Join Date: Oct 2003

Location: Virginia/D.C. suburbs

Posts: 90,577

Likes: 42

Received 83 Likes on 82 Posts

Quote:

Originally Posted by dseag2

Well said. I saw this car on the news recently and said that if I had that much money to spend on a car I would use it to put food on children's plates.

You can donate to charity at any income level.

06-02-17, 08:31 PM

#18

dseag2

Lexus Champion

Join Date: Oct 2002

Location: TX

Posts: 4,662

Likes: 19

Received 15 Likes on 13 Posts

And I do. North Texas Food Bank.

06-02-17, 10:04 PM

#19

mmarshall

Lexus Fanatic

Join Date: Oct 2003

Location: Virginia/D.C. suburbs

Posts: 90,577

Likes: 42

Received 83 Likes on 82 Posts

Back to OT, I'm somewhat surprised that Rolls did this design instead of Bentley. Bentley, in its corporate-philosphy, is usually less-conservative than Rolls, generally appears to a somewhat younger and more sporting buyer, and would usually be more likely to come up with something like this.

06-02-17, 11:56 PM

#20

G Star

Lexus Test Driver

iTrader: (2)

Join Date: Jun 2004

Location: California

Posts: 6,972

Likes: 17

Received 47 Likes on 35 Posts

This was made for a Chinese billionaire with a massive Ferrari collection. 2 degrees.

06-03-17, 02:43 AM

#21

DrRick

Lexus Champion

Join Date: Nov 2001

Location: ATL

Posts: 3,395

Likes: 1

Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts

Quote:

Originally Posted by dseag2

Well said. I saw this car on the news recently and said that if I had that much money to spend on a car I would use it to put food on children's plates.

youre assuming that he isn't philanthropic with his money. And if he is...at what point is he allowed to spend HIS money on other things that make HIM happy?

06-03-17, 08:15 AM

#22

SW17LS

Lexus Fanatic

Join Date: May 2012

Location: Maryland

Posts: 55,606

Likes: 360

Received 2,520 Likes on 1,818 Posts

Modern Rolls Royces just don't appeal to me at all unfortunately. The Wraith and Dawn are okay, but the Phantom and Ghost are just ugly IMHO. Especially the interiors, they're just flat and ancient looking, tiny gauges...not my thing.

Nowadays I'd much rather have a Bentley, making much better looking cars IMHO

06-03-17, 08:45 AM

#23

97-SC300

Lexus Fanatic

iTrader: (17)

Join Date: Jun 2006

Location: Earth

Posts: 9,238

Likes: 83

Received 128 Likes on 107 Posts

Curious on the size and weight specs of this car. It looks HUGE.

06-03-17, 07:04 PM

#24

dseag2

Lexus Champion

Join Date: Oct 2002

Location: TX

Posts: 4,662

Likes: 19

Received 15 Likes on 13 Posts

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrRick

youre assuming that he isn't philanthropic with his money. And if he is...at what point is he allowed to spend HIS money on other things that make HIM happy?

And you're assuming that he is. Since neither one of us know, that ends this conversation.

06-03-17, 09:50 PM

#25

DrRick

Lexus Champion

Join Date: Nov 2001

Location: ATL

Posts: 3,395

Likes: 1

Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts

Quote:

Originally Posted by dseag2

And you're assuming that he is. Since neither one of us know, that ends this conversation.

actually...i didnt assume anything. but, anyhoo...

06-18-17, 07:16 PM

#26

DrRick

Lexus Champion

Join Date: Nov 2001

Location: ATL

Posts: 3,395

Likes: 1

Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts

So the owner is Chinese billionaire, Sam Li. He was the principal owner of the Veloqx racing team that competed at Le Mans in the early 2000s. His car collection is....extensive.

http://supercars.agent4stars.com/pow...lection-china/

06-28-17, 10:15 PM

#27

premier3IS

Lead Lap

Join Date: Feb 2017

Location: California

Posts: 703

Likes: 23

Received 97 Likes on 71 Posts

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hoovey2411

Source

Just to add to this if anybody cares to know. This is a 13 million dollar vehicle lol. Yes you read that correct, 13 million.

06-28-17, 11:17 PM

#28

Hoovey689

Moderator

Thread Starter

iTrader: (16)

Join Date: Oct 2008

Location: California

Posts: 42,283

Likes: 17

Received 122 Likes on 82 Posts

Quote:

Originally Posted by premier3IS

Just to add to this if anybody cares to know. This is a 13 million dollar vehicle lol. Yes you read that correct, 13 million.

I'm sure it'll appreciate in years to come. Coach-built automobiles like these, from historic marques likes Rolls typically do. Barrett-Jackson / Pebble Beach 2094

06-29-17, 10:34 AM

#29

davyjordi

Pole Position

Join Date: Jul 2010

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posts: 2,924

Likes: 407

Received 173 Likes on 126 Posts

Quote:

Originally Posted by 97-SC300

Curious on the size and weight specs of this car. It looks HUGE.

i parked next to a rolls royce phantom at target of all places in temecula, california (my city). anyhow, my IS parked next to the phantom was miniature in comparison. i couldn't believe the sheer size of the vehicle when placed next to a more pedestrian lexus IS. i was in awe of its size but disgusted by its design. it is one ugly car.