Hereford Times - 7th January 2016 - Page 124
Hereford Times - 7th January 2016 - Page 124
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124 THE HEREFORD TIMES Thursday, January 7, 2016 herefordtimescom The Phantom Drophead Coupe - dream an IF YOU’RE going to dream. you should dream big. The first and last word itt luxury has always been Rolls Royce arid while they have an increasingly broad range of luxury cars, it is the range- crtnyning Phantom that is the ultimate luxury car. And what better way to eit- joy this luxury than in tlte Phantom Drophead Coupe? Don't let the Coupe tag fool you: Drophead iii Rolls Royce speak means convertible. so it is a yery different proposi tion from tlte Phantom saloon. This is a super-luxury car you drive yourself rather than let» ting James haye all the fun. Whatever colour you choose for your Phantom Drophead you‘re going to get noticed. It's over 5.6 metres in length e that‘s 18 feet 4 inches itt old money ~ making it the longest car on sale iii the UK that isn‘t another Rolls Royce. It might sound hard to be— lieye but there is a grace to it despite its size. Its propor~ tions anti curves recall those of an elegant yacht. which isn‘t entirely accidental. and the detailing is inspired by such things: the teak rear decking could conte straight front 3 Riya speedboat. You might think something as potentially ostentatious as this could have a somewhat negative image but the truth is far front it. During a week- end of gliding elegantly about the country it received noth- iitg but keen interest, open- mouthed staring aitd end— lessly enthusiastic enquiries. People love this car because it's like nothing else on earth. It might be 5.6 meters in length but you can't use all of that for stuff or people. ttot with a 6.75~litre V12 engine up front. However. don‘t go think- ing that the Phantom Drop- head isn‘t spacious. Sitting up front is exactly like a luxuri— ous drawing room, with a dif- ferent design of seat (made to deal with the occasional rain sho vet) Yo ou sit high up with an im- posing view of the road ahead. The back seats are a little smaller but still spacious and comfortable, while the boot is a modest 315 litres. But let's face it. your pile in the south of France will have a ward- robe of your clothes anyway. It’s easy to be cynical about a car of this size and expense and dismiss it as mere trans- port, but just five minutes be- hind the wheel is all it takes to realise the Phantom Drop- head oifers a complete differ- ent experience altogether. The engine starts without a murmur and it’s only the needles flickering ittto life that indicates the silken V12 is ruttning. Shift the delicate gearlever into D and as you release the brake the Phan. tom rolls forward, as if you’re releasing momentum rather than merely accelerating. As you build speed the sensation continues. while the suspen- sion makes road imperfec- tions disappear. Everything about the Phan- tom is geared to shielding you front the petty faults of the world and transporting you to your destination as unflus- tered as possible. The other magic trick that the Phantom Drophead per- forms is to dissuade and dis- courage you from being hur~ ried or stressed. Sure, you can hustle this 2.6 tonne beast if you like. but without even knowing it you find your arms sitting comfortably on the leathered rests. your hands slip down to the bottom third of the wheel and suddenly life isn't quite so demanding. This car summed up in a sin» gle word: Exalted If this car was a...: hotel room it would be the presiden- tial suite. 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