Night Wafting: 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe
YOU have been here before.
There’s this masterpiece sitting in your driveway that’s yours
- entirely yours -
to experience.
Why waste precious hours sleeping?
Off you go then, into the starry night…
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Never mind the hour…
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For a mode of transport as conspicuous as this year’s Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe,
the spring evening provides warm cover from prying eyes…
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…and gives the spirit one more glorious moment to let her hair down…
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…in absolute ecstasy…
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HIDs and LEDs guide your path…
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You wish they’d bend with the road…
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Crossing a causeway – and
- you’re not alone!
You spy a few fishermen on the roadside tending their lines.
Their progress into the night proves stealthier than yours…
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which seems difficult to fathom that there’s anything more hushed
than a Fixed-Head Phantom at speed or idle…
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The buzz of a nearby transformer seems more noticeable
than the purring twelve.
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You absorb the details…
The terrific aspect of night driving is that you’re soaking in all those details
you’d otherwise have missed in the day’s hustle…
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leaving you enchanted.
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About the Author: Gunnar Heinrich is publisher of Automobiles De Luxe online and is executive producer of the Automobiles De Luxe Television series on PBS member station CPTV.
Brad Starcevich | May 5, 2009 | Reply
Gunnar, you are a poet. I absolutely love your site. ADL recognizes the great marques for what they truly were and are. You obviously have a soft spot for the R-R, thus you’re a gentleman after my own heart. If you’re ever inclined to re-feature a Silver Cloud, I have a lovely ’64 Silver Cloud III LWB that you would love. Please continue to share your passion with us.
Most Sincerely,
Brad Starcevich
gunnar | May 5, 2009 | Reply
Brad, I’m honored. Thanks so much for the kind words- and please do return!
SC III – Magnificent car, BTW.
eggsngrits | May 5, 2009 | Reply
“Night Wafting” — by RR.E.M? Sung my Michael Stripe? Noice.
J | May 5, 2009 | Reply
Poet in love with a magnificent lady! Fabulous drive.
I see the cinematographer in stills!
Brilliant!
RR09 | May 5, 2009 | Reply
Driving at night: Intimate. Telling. Exotic.
Neil | May 5, 2009 | Reply
Passionate narrative. Well done Gunnar, I can see the smile lovingly at her.