I wonder what the poor people are doing?
April 29th 2008 11:56
How much is too much to spend on a car?
Now, we are not discussing museum pieces here. Cars that have a racing pedigree longer than the Mulsanne straight also do not count. I am talking about a car that you will drive on the road and even drive to a certain fast food restuarant and you will hear the magic question " Would you like fries with that?"
Australias priciest cars start with the recently listed Bugatti Veyron at around $2.7 million dollars (not including dealer delivery and stamp duty!) Which makes the Rolls Royce Phantom family look like bargains, as they start at only $ 915,000 and work up to the $ 1.3 million mark for a convertible! The Maybach is in the vicinty pricewise but is it really worth nearly twice the price of a Mercedes Benz S Class, I think not!
Now, If these cars arent exclusive enough for you, you will be happy to know that Bugatti are toying with the idea of a new Royale. To refresh your memory, the Royale was the most exclusive car available in the 1930's. Powered by a 12.7 litre straight eight Rail car engine, this seven metre long Behemoth was a car to be owned by the crowned heads of Europe. Bugatti was not shy and also took commoners money too, of course!
This new Zenith in automotive excess will be coachbuilt to an individual purchasers personal tastes. Much the same as the original then!
The idea is to offer a Saloon and Bugatti Atlantic like Coupe at prices in the 4 million Euro range! Thats only $ 6.6 million Australian dollars!
Dont spill that chocolate shake, will you!
Now, we are not discussing museum pieces here. Cars that have a racing pedigree longer than the Mulsanne straight also do not count. I am talking about a car that you will drive on the road and even drive to a certain fast food restuarant and you will hear the magic question " Would you like fries with that?"
Australias priciest cars start with the recently listed Bugatti Veyron at around $2.7 million dollars (not including dealer delivery and stamp duty!) Which makes the Rolls Royce Phantom family look like bargains, as they start at only $ 915,000 and work up to the $ 1.3 million mark for a convertible! The Maybach is in the vicinty pricewise but is it really worth nearly twice the price of a Mercedes Benz S Class, I think not!
Now, If these cars arent exclusive enough for you, you will be happy to know that Bugatti are toying with the idea of a new Royale. To refresh your memory, the Royale was the most exclusive car available in the 1930's. Powered by a 12.7 litre straight eight Rail car engine, this seven metre long Behemoth was a car to be owned by the crowned heads of Europe. Bugatti was not shy and also took commoners money too, of course!
This new Zenith in automotive excess will be coachbuilt to an individual purchasers personal tastes. Much the same as the original then!
The idea is to offer a Saloon and Bugatti Atlantic like Coupe at prices in the 4 million Euro range! Thats only $ 6.6 million Australian dollars!
Dont spill that chocolate shake, will you!
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