Comments on: The Corniche & Camargue > In Which Way Could History Repeat Itself @ Rolls-Royce?

By: Dennis

Dennis — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 11:27:00 +0000

Toys for the big boys – that’s the best description of such exotic luxury cars. Rolls-Royce Phantom and other exotic luxury cars are definitely not in the same level as your ordinary car. These are high-end cars and limos that work several notches better than any other car during its prime. Sometimes, exotic cars are referred to as super cars. But however you call them, one thing’s certain – these are cars that make heads turn 180 degrees.

By: Fred

Fred — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:41:00 +0000

I really liked this article. When I look at such luxury cars, I have no words!!!
Bentley and Rolls Royce are real kings of the best cars.
And their Limousine is a king of limo cars.
These brands is only for chosen ones, not everyone can taste this power and luxury.
Such cars are produced in limited quantities and I am sure that not so many Limousine hire company may offer it.
Bentley and Rolls Royce will be always icons and my dream cars!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 18:50:00 +0000

I disagree.

I’m thinking the new Bentley Brooklands Coupe follows more closely to the original Corniche/Continental design idiom. I still can’t get over the needlessly goofy headlight setup with the new generation RR products.

By: steane

steane — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 22:34:00 +0000

Rolls have got it right with the Phantom and the PDC. They are ultra modern, ultra cool and look ultra expensive and exclusive (as opposed to just being ultra expensive and exlusive). They will be fondly remembered over the passing of time IMO.

The RR name appears to be in good hands at the moment.

By: Gunnar Heinrich

Gunnar Heinrich — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 15:21:00 +0000

Gotleib > somebody's got to like it.

Zarba > That's your being kind!!!The Corniche really is quintessential Rolls.

Anon > Fascinating take on matters. So you're thinking that RR aims to have six models in its lineup? That would most certainly flesh-out the range to better rival Bentley Motors.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 13:30:00 +0000

I think the New drophead and coupe will work well in modern luxury circles. It portrays a new way of looking at grandeur, which other cars cant match. It’s main advantage is it’s size and the size of it’s wheels as compared to it’s body size. It has immense presence so it will always look better in the flesh than in photo’s similar to looking at a bugatti royale!I don’t think and sales haven’t shown a similar trend happening here as did happen with the Camargue. I have a distinct feeling that the next mid sized car that’s being developed as a competitor to the flying spur will will be called the Shadow. And so the smaller convertible will be logicaly called the Corniche but for these cars to work because they don’t have the size of the Phantoms will use a different design direction. This might fail, but it can be sucessful if they soften the lines and use higher performance engines to compete with the Bentley’s and the AMG Mercedes.

By: Zarba

Zarba — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 13:18:00 +0000

The Camargue was, how do I say it kindly, butt-ugly. I've seen a couple over the years and they were unattractive at first, and haven't aged well at all.

The Corniche, for all its image of nuveau riche excess, was a true Rolls-Royce.

I think the PDC is a great addition to the marque, but I find the fixed head coupe to be a poor design, with the arc of the roof at the rear of the greehouse especially bad. it makes the roof look tacked on, not of a piece with the rest of the body.

So I have to vote both ways, the PDC is of a piece with the Corniche, and the fixed head coupe more of a Camargue.

But I'm passionate about being ambivalent!

By: gotleib1

gotleib1 — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 10:08:00 +0000

The Garden State Parkway is awesome!