Jakusotsu 4,906 Posted August 16, 2021 Because of the royalties... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yaochozuna 123 Posted August 16, 2021 As a vintage car enthusiast I've had some detailed visual and even tactile contact. Surprisingly, old models aren't as expensive as I expected, and even "normal" people can own them. At least in Czechia. Never sat in one, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 40,743 Posted August 16, 2021 I've seen one many times, especially in the UK. Akiseyama of the cars- a bit sluggish, a bit bulky. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gurowake 3,485 Posted August 16, 2021 I'll come at this from another angle - I think of them more as manufacturers of airplane engines. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakusotsu 4,906 Posted August 17, 2021 18 hours ago, Kintamayama said: Akiseyama of the cars- a bit sluggish, a bit bulky. If Akiseyama is the Rolls-Royce of rikishi, then Kotonowaka Jr. must be the Fiat Multipla: 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 40,743 Posted August 17, 2021 7 hours ago, Jakusotsu said: If Akiseyama is the Rolls-Royce of rikishi, then Kotonowaka Jr. must be the Fiat Multipla: Looks more like Takatouriki to me.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kishinoyama 493 Posted August 17, 2021 I have had visual contact with a couple of older models. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benihana 1,719 Posted August 17, 2021 On 16/08/2021 at 15:20, Yaochozuna said: As a vintage car enthusiast I've had some detailed visual and even tactile contact. Surprisingly, old models aren't as expensive as I expected, and even "normal" people can own them. At least in Czechia. Never sat in one, though. Same in Germany. But you get, what you pay for. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jejima 978 Posted August 18, 2021 I hitch-hiked a lift in a Rolls Royce going to my university. The driver (who gave me the ride - in full uniform) was the chauffeur for the family of the people who owned Everest double glazing. So, I was dropped off (with my rucksack) at my university gates by a chauffeur driven Rolls. Not bad, eh? 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yaochozuna 123 Posted August 18, 2021 @Jejima: Ol' good England… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orandashoho 719 Posted August 18, 2021 (edited) Drove a Silver Shadow RR once, encouraged by the owner. Petrified when he asked me to parallel park it in a small spot on a busy street in the center of The Hague. It was surprisingly easy! More frequently, I piloted planes powered by RR engines. Edited August 18, 2021 by orandashoho 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 40,743 Posted August 20, 2021 4 hours ago, Jakusotsu said: Endo's? Ura's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orandashoho 719 Posted August 20, 2021 (edited) 1 minute ago, Kintamayama said: Ura's. That's definitely not pink. Besides, Ura just minimalized his possessions. Edited August 20, 2021 by orandashoho Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 40,743 Posted August 20, 2021 (edited) 46 minutes ago, orandashoho said: That's definitely not pink. Besides, Ura just minimalized his possessions. This isn't either, yet... Edited August 20, 2021 by Kintamayama 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Churaumi 683 Posted August 21, 2021 (edited) Got to ride in one when I was a wee little boy. Visited some very much more well-heeled distant relatives. I was too young to understand how big a deal that was, until I grew up and saw what they go for Edited August 21, 2021 by Churaumi They didn't leave it to me which is good because I probably couldn't afford the maintenance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karasukurai 153 Posted August 26, 2021 Visited a church in Llangattock-Vibon-Avel, near Monmouth, Wales a while back. Noticed a particularly nice grave with a Celtic cross, it belonged to Charles Rolls (of Rolls-Royce fame) who was killed in 1910 (I believe the first British person to die in a plane crash). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
