Featured Car - 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost

Hand built in Goodwood, England, there is no comparison to the 2012 Rolls Royce Ghost Sedan. The definition of prestige and luxury, the Ghost is crafted to high standards with an impeccable attention to detail, a balanced ride, and plenty of technological features. This 2012 had an original MSRP of $308,815!

2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost

Some of the features in the Ghost include three LCD monitors, cell phone connectivity, steering wheel memory, front and rear parking sensors, built in radar/laser system, memory seat, cooled front seats, navigation, emergency communication system, 13GB internal memory, rear air conditioning, extra mats, heated seats, premium sound system, automatic dimming mirrors, wood dash, DVD player, HVAC memory, leather upholstery and trim, audio memory, moonroof, tons of safety equipment, and more. Ours has a no accident history and a top AutoCheck score of 96.

With the powerful Twin-Turbo 6.6L V-12 under the hood and a stunning, handsome design, the Rolls Royce has a presence that can't be matched. The handling is responsive and percise, giving the driver plenty of confidence. The Ghost's ride is smooth, silent, and fast. The acceleration on the Rolls Royce is absolutely amazing; be ready for it to floor you. Styling on the sedan is sleek and gorgeous, as is the cabin.

Twin-Turbo 6.6L V-12

The interior on the Ghost is just as impressive. It is the meaning of luxury with tons of creature comforts and plush and supportive seating. Extremely comfortable and inviting, the technological features on this one are endless.This sedan still has Transferable Manufacturer warranty left too: Basic and Drivetrain both last four years, until May 2016.

With DVD player, navigation, internal memory, and more!

The Rolls Royce has a heritage that is exclusive and here is your chance to join that club. Please call 850-479-2272 for more information on the 2012 Rolls Royce Ghost Sedan or click here.

Click to see more on the Ghost!

***The Rolls Royce is by appointment ONLY. Please call 850-479-2272 or use the "Contact Sales" button to schedule an appointment***

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A Quick History - Rolls-Royce

 

Henry Royce made his first car, the Royce 10, in 1904 in Britain. He was introduced to Charles Rolls shortly after. Rolls owned a car dealership named C.S. Rolls & Co and he was impressed with the design of the Royce 10. He agreed to sell the cars Royce could make and four models were designed under the name Rolls-Royce. The company became official in 1906.

1904 Royce 10

After World War I, Rolls-Royce avoided attempts of merging with other car companies. In 1921, due to a high demand, they opened a factory in the United States. It was closed ten years later. During the Great Depression, they acquired Bentley, who was suffering financially.

1970 Rolls-Royce

In 1971, Rolls-Royce Limited was nationalized due to its financial collapse. The British Government sold the car division two years later so the company could focus solely on jet engines. It was acquired by Vickers in 1980 and sold to Volkswagen in 1998 along with Bentley. However, while Volkswagen had rights to the grille and mascot, BMW had the right to the Roll-Royce name. Between 1998 and 2002, BMW supplied engines and allowed Volkswagen to use the name and logo.

1970 Rolls-Royce

 We have a Rolls-Royce Ghost on the lot now! Click on the picture to see more about it. Test drives by appointment only

Click to see our 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost

Sources: Wikpedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolls-Royce_Limited; Speed Doctor, http://www.speeddoctor.net/2013/rolls-royce-10hp-1904-06/; Remarkable Cars, http://www.remarkablecars.com/main/rolls-royce/1970-rolls-royce.html; Fast Cars, http://fastcarsites.com/2002-rolls-royce/;

Finding your Dream Car with Tailpipe

Something Eddie Mercer Automotive doesn't deal with often is antique vehicles. Occasionally, we may have one. For example, right now we have a 1986 Mercedes-Benz on the lot. We also have a 1958 Buick Special that we used to feature out front every day. I've seen two 70's cars leave the lot. But, it isn't really something we specialize in.

A major way to search for your dream car, or first car, or just a project car is to go around to different sites, most popular is Craigslist. But what if you wanted something like a Porsche or Ferrari? Ebay's there for that and so are SEVERAL car auction websites. There's also James Edition, which we covered in an earlier blog. And these are all great! They're all amazing ways to find your car. But you have to go to each website which can take a while.

That's where Tailpipe comes in. It is a search engine of all the auction and car websites. Tailpipe's tagline is even "One Search. All Classics". Search engines like this one exist elsewhere of course, but they don't look as GOOD as Tailpipe looks! They list the popular cars on the main website: Mustangs, Corvettes, Camaros, Firebirds, Beetles, and Austin Healeys but you can find just about anything on there!

Tailpipe - One Search. All Classics

One car we found was a 1973 Ferrari 246GT. It's going for $510,000! There are several other Ferrari's that are in Auctions as well. Each photo on Tailpipe directs you to the website where you can buy or bid on the car.

1973 Ferrari 246GT

Another one was a 1931 Rolls-Royce Phantom I, going for a more affordable $135,000.

1931 Rolls Royce Phantom 1

And of course, we have to include an American Muscle Car! This one is a 1969 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 Convertible asking for $180,000.

1969 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 Convertible

Tailpipe is pretty easy to use. Their website is straight forward and the search is simple. Plus, it's a VERY easy, and enjoyable, to waste your day away while you pine for your dream car.