The German manufacturer has an association with English bred cars when it bought out Rover and it subsidiaries several years ago and the luxury car maker Rolls Royce. At the time the news that BMW was going to buy Rolls Royce did not go down well as Volkswagen appeared to have a better deal on the table , but the fact the BMW already supplied engines for the models, seemed to seal the deal.
This all occurred around 1998 and the ownership of a major car manufacturer renowned for quality engineer has guaranteed the success of Rolls Royce. However the car that was once deemed as the best car in the world and oozes luxury from hand made panels to the seats that several cows have to die to provide the leather is not in fashion anymore with those who believe the car is there only to show off your wealth, something not deemed as appropriate in the current economic climate. We could write a whole novel on every piece of craftsmanship and design that goes in to every vehicle, most of it beyond the imagination of the normal driver and aimed only at those who want the best, irrelevant of the cost.
Because of this most cars find themselves going abroad to oil rich countries and the USA. In terms of practicality though, these vehicles do not score highly. Try to find a parking space in London and you will be struggling, although some would say, if you can afford a Rolls Royce it is very likely you have your own property to park it. BMW always made quality cars, but at a practical level, owning Rolls Royce has meant they can apply quality engineering to both sectors.
below a video of the Rolls Royce Phantom
