Phantom [Official] Rolls-Royce Phantom (VIII)
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Rolls-Royce has used the Phantom name on full-sized luxury cars and limousines since 1925, making it the longest used car model nameplate in automotive history. In the 20th century, the Rolls-Royce Phantom was a very low volume, hand-built limousine, which in its first four generations was custom coachbuilt to the customer's requests, and sometimes extravagant desires. Whilst automobile manufacturing over time became more mechanised and prolific, and vehicles from other manufacturers could be built in greater numbers and at lower prices, the Phantoms remained hand-built, and production of individual cars only began once the order was placed. The use of the name "Phantom" is a long tradition of naming Rolls-Royce models after ghosts or spirits.
hoffmeister_fan
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Not only is he a tall dude, he's just a big dude. With age and not working out like he was when he was balling, it looks like it's taking a toll on him. Always like the guy; a monster in his hey-day on the court, giant goofball off of it.
Also nice spec on his new Phantom.
sako97
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Indeed. He has been more active as of late though.
Inside the NBA on TNT is arguably the funniest live show on TV. He and Charles Barkley always going at it
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I remember when he showed off his W220 on MTV cribs I think. He'd be looking out the back passenger window when driving
Speaking of height, an old colleague of mine is Shaq's height. I brought him with me to the London Autoshow in 2008. To my amazement he simply didn't fit 95% of backseats. Long wheelbase S or Mulsanne were the only cars he could sit moderately comfortable in when in the back.
Strict two seats like the MX5, Z4 or Aston Martin Vantage are out of the questions. Whenever we rode the London underground he had to sit down or else his back would hurt from having crouching.
It was certainly an insight into the life challenges of being "too" tall. Not to mention the tiring jokes about "how the weather is up there" in addition to carnivals of tourists wanting to take photos with you.
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hovabongZA
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The absolute epitome of luxury in a car.
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See, what the car has is presentation. Nothing else in the luxury space has it like this car. The Bentley Mulsanne is still my choice because it is sportier, but the Phantom is a bigger event on the road and when parked. Nothing else can touch it in that regard.
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One of the first customers of the new era Phantom in 2004, Series II and the first owner of the new 2018 Phantom. A real milestone for a very special customer.
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If someone else posted this, it would've been an instant dislike
Yes I will not dislike the original poster as I have done in the past. But additional post my ongoing crusade against these -Air-Quote "social media journalists" not the poster.
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Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Limited is a British luxury automobile
maker and a wholly-owned subsidiary of BMW AG since 2003 - as
the exclusive manufacturer of Rolls-Royce-branded motor cars.
The company is headquartered in Goodwood, West Sussex, England,
United Kingdom. BMW AG has no direct relationship with
Rolls-Royce-branded vehicles produced before 2003, other than
having briefly supplied components and engines. From 1906 to
2003, cars were manufactured and marketed under the Rolls-Royce
brand by Rolls-Royce Motors. The Bentley Motors Limited
subsidiary of Volkswagen AG is its direct successor.
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