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Old Mar 31, 2003 | 11:41 PM
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I saw the new Rolls today in motion driving to my friendly MBZ dealer, my God what a massive car! The car was not very good looking at all especially the front end, thick square and blunt. This car makes the new 7 look small. If they put a 120mm cannon on the front end we could use the thing in Iraq, I really think the Iraqie shells would not penetrate this car
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Old Apr 2, 2003 | 03:04 PM
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Speaking of projectiles - I saw a Histiry Channel program on armored cars, they had photos of the S-class in which the President of Georgia was riding when it was hit by 3 RPGs. The guy and his driver were barely hurt.
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Old Apr 2, 2003 | 03:21 PM
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LOL --- I haven't seen one in person yet, but I'm really disappointed in the styling. It's massive and imposing to make that R-R/Bentley "I've arrived" statement, but it lacks grace and elegance. For that kind of money and with the flying lady on the hood, it should be so beautiful it hurts.



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I saw the new Rolls today in motion driving to my friendly MBZ dealer, my God what a massive car! The car was not very good looking at all especially the front end, thick square and blunt. This car makes the new 7 look small. If they put a 120mm cannon on the front end we could use the thing in Iraq, I really think the Iraqie shells would not penetrate this car
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Old Apr 2, 2003 | 06:05 PM
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LOL --- I haven't seen one in person yet, but I'm really disappointed in the styling. It's massive and imposing to make that R-R/Bentley "I've arrived" statement, but it lacks grace and elegance. For that kind of money and with the flying lady on the hood, it should be so beautiful it hurts.
Very well put. The new Bentley Contl/GT coupe is truly stunning but the Roller is more suited for a Brinks armoured car.
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