2005 Tokyo Motor show.

[Merc1]

Merc1, you know I hold your opinion in the highest regard, but do you really think that a fixed glass partition is really a suitable option in this day and age - the whole impression I get here is one of contrived class distinction - at least the Maybach allows the front passengers to be part of the conversation in the rear if desired - the Rolls completely separates the masters from the "help".

Thanks.

Now there are two ways I could answer that. The snob in me says that yes that is correct, keep the help where they belong. The more practical side says no that isn't correct, but isn't that little turn thing an opening for the "help" to talk to the "boss"?

M

 

[Merc1]

I wouldn't quite call that Rolls Royce 'speakhole' classy. Silly is more what I'd say.

When you have the capability of either using an electronic microphone/speaker system, or just having the clean and elegant solution of a retractable partition, then why force the people to speak through this unnecessarily constrained little hole? It's like being at the bank teller and you have to speak into the tniy hole in the glass barrier. It might look classy, but it's poor design and an impediment.

Ok just read this..so that little round hole is for talking. I find that to be most elegant and old world to the max, but you and Roberto are right, it is a poor design functionality wise. I can't believe Rolls didn't put some type of speaker/phone system back there. They really went for the old world/days effect all the way.

M

 

[SDNR]

I would say there is almost certainly an intercom as well - that is pretty standard equipment with a divided compartment.