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Very nice info Sean. The Packard Merlin not only powered the beautiful North American P51 Mustang, it also had a very close link to JFK. Triple Packard Merlin’s were the power supply for the PT (Patrol Torpedo) Boats, thus the PT109 which was skippered by Lieutenant JG John F Kennedy...

You are spot on Sean. All of these items are there to “assist” the driver only. Not to replace them. Our trucks also have all of these and more. The way I train drivers is that you are in charge, and here are your assistants. If they look at it this way, they understand their...

Mark, Fair comment, of which we are all entitled. Plus, understand you will not buy one. As someone (like me) who likes all things mechanical, and engineering, please for your own records, go climb in, out and under one. Just for your own reference to see what modern Chinese engineering looks...

Absolutely Brian. Stunningly gorgeous. Supposedly owned at one stage by J Bruce Ismay of White Star/Titanic fame.

Sean, A typical chassis completed by Rolls-Royce before heading to the customers preferred coach builder. All of the essentials are there except the actual body. Note all electrics and gauges are completed.

Sean, Since BMW have owned Rolls-Royce the transmissions have been supplied by Zahnradfabrik or ZF, and are made in Saarbrücken Germany. The new Phantom VIII has a GPS controlled 8 speed automatic transmission with hydraulic converter. The transmission has the ability to skip shift for...

It’s called product sharing Sean. Volvo calls it the CAST system. Common Architecture Shared Technology. However each brand builds all of their own components to a point. Some major components are built in one central location and shipped worldwide. Funny enough, all of the Volvo brands...

Hahahahahahahahaha Your a spring chicken next to that older gentleman Styria :)

He would surely have feinted if he saw the PV Brian. Should have taken him for a run in the Spirit :cool:

Today with cars made in Goodwood, the bare aluminium superstructure (which I like to call it) comes fully complete from Germany. The new twin turbo V12 also comes from Germany fully built ready for install. Other specialists from the UK and Germany make other small parts for shipping to...

We were just watching a tv show yesterday where the chap was 102, he was happy and healthy and only had to go to hospital due to being short of breath. So, all good for you up to the end of the warranty period mate.

Congratulations on your purchase Sean. 10 years warranty. Be sure you stop using your local cowboy mechanics and use an authorised dealer only.

Sean, Any used car can be checked on line via the REVS check. It checks many things, including if the vehicle has ever been written off.

Time will tell.

Fully agree there Brian. I have to say, I’ve not seen this done before. 100% of costs are direct to the factory, so usually they are trying to get the dealer to keep costs down, they even dictate the repair time they will pay the dealer, and the dealer can’t claim one cent more. Parts are...

That’s first rate customer service Brian. What has happened to the booster to require a recall?

Honda was riding the wave of high tech, high quality and high sales, all on the coat tails of their magnificent sponsorship of F1. Unfortunately the wind was knocked out of their sails when four things happened. The death of Ayrton Senna Pulling out of F1 Non investment into R&D These were...

News flash. MG now have a PHEV available in Australia.

I took the Phantom V to Peats Ridge yesterday for the Club's Drive and Be Driven Day and I have to advise that the MG just does not cut the mustard by comparison. I totally agree with you here Brian, Rolls-Royce is a different ball game :love: No other car, or car make can match or do what...

Sean, I would only own a new European car if it came with full service agreement, and a guaranteed buy back price. This is I feel the only way to enjoy a beautiful Mercedes Benz, but hand it back and get a new one around the 100k Mark. One of my colleagues in Queensland had a Skoda wagon for...