>> Anyone else seen this competition? Yes. Why would one want such a car?
Give in. Why would someone want this car? Huge fuel bills. Huge servicing bills. Huge insurance bulls. Inability to park anywhere except on an aircraft runway.
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Following the link then trying to find the answer I found this competition - always fancied driving an e-type ...tinyurl.com/28a5j5
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I am amazed that some people can't think of a reason for wanting such a car. As a car, it is a delightful way of getting about if you aren't in a tearing hurry and can afford its 10-15 mpg thirst. Rolls-Royces, of which the May Bentley is a fairly late example, have a unique feel that is hard to describe. Virtual silence, a wafting ride and imposing road presence (I believe that's the expression) are not the whole story. The thing is elegantly finished inside. There's really nothing quite like it. I doubt if successors from BMW/VW have the same feel.
Apart from anything else, the Bentley according to JM is in very good condition, and would therefore fetch a decent price if the winner decided to sell it on. Do people here like cars, or just some cars? I think we should be told... :o}
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Give in. Why would someone want this car? Huge fuel bills. Huge (snip)
I meant "a car previously owned by a minor TV personality", rather than "a large thirsty ugly (etc.) car"!
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Ugly Fothers? Come come. Matter of taste of course though.
Previous owners are of course of no interest except as, er, previous owners. May says he has looked after the thing carefully, sparing no expense. I believe him.
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>> Give in. Why would someone want this car? Huge fuel bills. Huge (snip) I meant "a car previously owned by a minor TV personality" rather than "a large thirsty ugly (etc.) car"!
Oh. Did James buy it from someone well known? :)
I suppose it could be a talking point, and it might make an unusual taxi for special occasions given the 'celebrity' connection.
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Yuck. How gross. An insult to the poor old thing.
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