So, the Olympic Games are over, and everyone seems to agree that the whole fortnight was a resounding success.
The closing ceremony was pretty good too -- not even Victoria Beckham's singing could spoil the evening. However, the unsung stars of the show had to be the fleet of white Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupes which circled the stadium in a miniature acrobatic display, carrying the singer and professional Hilary Devey lookalike Jessie J around while she sang "It's not about the money". Well Miss J, if it's not about the money, why not get driven around in a Perodua Myvi? Yeah, answer that and stay fashionable.
However, nothing says 'pomp and circumstance' like a £300k Roller, and the cars seemed a fitting choice to prove that Great Britain is still, by far and away, the best country in the world. There, I said it.
But the Phantoms used in the ceremony were no ordinary Phantoms. Oh no.
For starters, the cars sport newly-designed badges which honour the Olympics. This might not sound much but it's the first time in Rolls-Royce's 108-year history that the traditional R-R badges have not been fitted to one of their cars.
On top of this, the Spirit of Ecstasy's gown has been replaced by a Union Jack and the steering wheel features the Olympic torch and laurel wreath.
The Phantoms are also fitted with unique tread plates which signify that each car is 'One of Three', making this one of the rarest Rollers ever made.
It's also one of the most exclusive Rollers ever made -- the Olympic Drophead Coupe will not be sold to the public.
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