If you like talking about cars, this is always an interesting car to talk about. Observations:
* This car was crazy expensive. In 1976, It went for about $36,000, or four times the starting price of a Cadillac two-door. I once heard that back in the day Rolls had cranked up their prices even more just to make the cars more exclusive and thus somehow more appealing to the uber-rich. Apparently, that really happened as the price of the Shadow went to about $65,000 in 1980, or $250,000 in today's dollars. Of course the cheapest new Rolls you can buy now starts north of $340,000, so never mind.
* Were these cars worth the crazy cost? Depends on how you look at it I guess. One source will tell you, "Every Rolls-Royce vehicle is
meticulously handcrafted to the highest standards, with artisans
meticulously shaping every curve and stitch to perfection. This
dedication to quality ensures that each car is not only a marvel of
engineering but also a work of art designed to stand the test of time."
On the other hand, just because something is "made to perfection" that doesn't means it's reliable or durable. The Shadow's complex braking and suspension system have given it the reputation of a car that bankrupts owners who try to keep it running. The last Plymouth Duster was also made in 1976. It sure as heck wasn't made to perfection, but it wasn't always in the shop.
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