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Golden Rolls Royce Coupe lands in Middle East

rybo submitted on 08/13/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 11:43 AM
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Golden Rolls Royce Coupe lands in Middle East

Not content with the boundless luxury exuded by the standard Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe, the sole dealer of the bespoke cars in Abu Dhabi has taken delivery of a unique version decked in a gold metallic paint scheme and finished off with a gold-plated Spirit of Ecstasy hood ornament.

Almost certainly built to the exacting specifications of one of the country’s numerous wealthy individuals, the Drophead Coupe is also fitted with a stainless steel bonnet, teak decking and twin coachlines. Read Article

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w209w114 - 8/13/2008 1:23:43 PMView My AgentSpace

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"I looooove gooooooooold"

-Goldmember

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HSCenterconsole - 8/13/2008 1:28:03 PM

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The Arabs have far more money than taste.

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I95SPEEDINGTICKETS - 8/13/2008 1:51:57 PM

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HSCenterconsole - 8/13/2008 3:16:21 PM

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I95Speedingticket, I think my comment is pretty legitimate. There is nothing classy or tasteful about this gold paint scheme on the Rolls. Simply said, it is garish. Or look at that chrome 599 Ferrari in Dubai or any of the other custom work done for Middle East customers. Here in Connecticut, if someone drove that Rolls-Royce, they would be laughed at and they would be a pariah.

Fratboy69 - 8/13/2008 5:42:57 PM

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If you look at what the word "Arab" defines, you will find that a good chunk of the world's population can be classified as being "Arab" (even if the word really doesn't mean much to someone with an education; oh and Muslim does NOT mean Arab).

Furthermore, the word taste defines something that is quite subjective. You may think you have great taste but I could think your taste stinks.

So you are saying that millions and millions of people throughout the world have a taste that is DIFFERENT from yours. CONGRATS!!!!

And I think a gold phantom could find a place in anyone's heart at the right time. Just imagine pulling up in one of those while vacationing up in your summer house in Dubai; the look on your "Arab" friends' faces. When in Rome my friend...

dwatson - 8/13/2008 6:49:49 PMView My AgentSpace

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Thanks, HS.

Brilliantly said.

cdoke - 8/13/2008 7:28:25 PMView My AgentSpace

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There are certainly cultural/subcultural differences in taste. I was speaking not a few month ago with an individual, a (base-model) 7-series driver, from Kazhaktsan with whom I am acquainted. The subject turned to shopping, he stated that most of his wardrobe is from Saks, while I pointed out my preference for Neiman Marcus. His response, which was a set of words I promise has never and will never pass my lips; Neiman Marcus is "Not Flashy enough."

Ah, but don't go thinking that I am a real cultural relativist, for whatever the effect of a cultures perception of affluence may be, ultimatly purchases are a function of the person's character. They will tell you if the person is attention-seeking, if they desire recognition, or if they value elegance, or refinement.

cdoke - 8/13/2008 7:31:18 PMView My AgentSpace

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oops..."h" is in the wrong place: Kazakhstan

LexusLion - 8/15/2008 10:55:50 AM

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BMW/Mercedes = A fake Rolls Royce

If you can't afford a Rolls Royce, buy a knockoff BMW or MB ... :-P

DW1968 - 8/17/2008 12:06:31 PM

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HSCenterConsole: Agreed.

Everyone else: Lighten up, of course taste is subjective and culturally biased. This isn't a political statement (or site).

LexusLion: The Chinese are making knock-off BMWs and MBs, nothing wrong with them, but just don't buy one painted gold, with a stainless steel bonnet.

204E60 - 8/13/2008 1:38:47 PM

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I knew it!! Auric Goldfinger is alive and well and living in the Middle East. Pussy Galore is probably with him, too.

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enthusiastx11 - 8/13/2008 2:02:30 PM

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ah, yes. the middle east. always at the pinnacle of good taste.

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dwatson - 8/13/2008 6:57:09 PMView My AgentSpace

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The Arab states are most certainly not at the "pinnacle of good taste".

I would say their relatively recent wealth has made particular Arab countries/kingdoms (and their citizens) very innovative in terms of design and extravagant in terms of money spent on expensive buildings, toys, etc., but that doesn't make it tasteful.

MORAL OF THE STORY-
Just because it's expensive does not make it tasteful.

pushrod27 - 8/13/2008 7:06:04 PM

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he (enthusiast) was being sarcastic, tard. You're so busy trying to throw around veiled insults that you missed it.

dwatson - 8/13/2008 8:50:15 PMView My AgentSpace

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I hope so.

enthusiastx11 - 8/13/2008 10:07:32 PM

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sarcastic, yes.
i'm a bit of a design snob. lol.

sector - 8/13/2008 2:04:42 PM

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Saudis = group of people who haven't evolved in the last 2000yrs. You can find characters like these in the Bible can't you?

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pushrod27 - 8/13/2008 7:11:58 PM

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Either start using Roman numerals, or stop acting like you're better than the Arabs. The concept of 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 was introduced to the Europeans by Arabs and western Africans.

coolgeek84 - 8/14/2008 11:31:46 AM

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pushrod27, u r wrong, 0 was introduced to the world by the Indians. But u r right about the rest of the digits :)

Deutschland - 8/13/2008 2:21:53 PM

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We continue to feed them by buying their oil

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M35MT - 8/13/2008 2:42:05 PMView My AgentSpace

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And they do a great job of distributing the wealth over there, dont they.

M35MT - 8/13/2008 2:43:17 PMView My AgentSpace

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Ugly, tasteless, pointless.

I would rather have a nice black Phantom, waxed weekly.

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noname00 - 8/13/2008 4:39:40 PM

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It would have been tasteless if it had been gold plated (like that 599 is chrome plated), not painted in a gold-like color. Anyway, this is not the first Rolls painted in this color, and I like it, but I prefer the blue one.

dwatson - 8/22/2008 10:47:50 PMView My AgentSpace

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yes. yes.

Kaner - 8/13/2008 10:59:40 PMView My AgentSpace

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this is a car site.. not a republican advertisement... god knows they try and spread propaganda enough by tv and phone... we dont need the internet spreading it too.

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CLK63BlackSeries - 8/14/2008 2:18:07 AMView My AgentSpace

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You can't buy good taste...

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CLK63BlackSeries - 8/14/2008 2:20:17 AMView My AgentSpace

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Oh, and this is almost as bad as what Bekham did to his Drophead.

Rupert - 8/15/2008 8:16:50 AMView My AgentSpace

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I saw that too. Those wheels! Why???

Rupert - 8/14/2008 3:50:14 AMView My AgentSpace

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I think I've seen a Daewoo in that colour.

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JWalkerLegrande - 8/14/2008 5:24:46 AM

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There is an old RR Corniche like this in Dallas, TX. Guess oil makes similar wishes.

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CanadaCraig - 8/14/2008 6:03:24 AM

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No doubt - I will be thinking of that car from now on. [As in every time I fill MY car up with gas!!] Craig!! :o)

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saudipeople - 8/17/2008 7:17:49 PM

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Pease be upon every body,

Middle East, you'r talking about more than 15 arab countries too many people there I mean to many kinds of taste & talking about KSA even if we stop using your stuf you can not leave our OIL .. by the way talking about taste in this car gold & silver are known always together & I like the RR but I am not going to buy it.

best regards.

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DWolff - 8/19/2008 4:18:42 AM

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More Money than Brains

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