In fact, I experienced these three cars on the same day. I say Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud alone because it is very different from the other two huge convertible American cars. First of all, compared with Cadillac and Lincoln, this Rolls Royce is more reserved and retro, revealing the connotation of an English gentleman.
On the front of it stands a very iconic symbol of the goddess of celebration, and below it is a huge air intake grille composed of 20 chrome-plated vertical bars, which looks like a Roman temple from a distance. Although the front styles of many classic cars were similar at that time, the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud was particularly solemn and advanced.
Interestingly, its hood is completely different from Cadillac and Lincoln's. It seems to be the wings of the goddess of celebration, which are spread on both sides. It is very special and dreamy.
Elegant interior luxury style
Sitting in the car, all kinds of quaint solid wood smells, except leather, are almost all solid wood. You will see the central control panel, the decorative strips by the door, and the folding tables at the back are all made of solid wood. There are a lot of bling in Cadillac and Lincoln. Bling's chrome plating is completely different. If the latter is like a gleaming modernist glass curtain wall building, then sitting in a Rolls Royce is like being in a Millennium castle, and you can feel the heavy cultural accumulation.
Its seats are as comfortable as Cadillac and Lincoln, and you can sink in as soon as you sit down, just like the big leather sofa at home. Just because the body size is not so big and it is not a convertible, I feel that the space is relatively small, but it is still comparable to many luxury cars today.
In the first half, I sat in the front row and saw that the central control panel had many button styles, which were similar to today's Rolls-Royce. I have to admire the avant-garde at that time. Although this car has a history of nearly 60 years, some designs in it are still very modern. It's amazing that its air conditioner can still work normally. After all, it's been so long. Of course, in addition to the good quality of the car itself, I think the care of the staff of Shanghai Automobile Museum is indispensable.
In addition, I also noticed that there were many ashtrays in it, which may be in line with the configuration of passengers at that time. Imagine that in the 1960s, many wealthy tycoons might smoke cigars and talk about business. So you will see ashtrays and lighters in the car.
Driving around the Expo site in the second half, getting off and changing to the back row, is said to be the essence. Sure enough, the treatment in the back row is extraordinary.
Mirrors are installed on both sides, and there is a design for hanging clothes. The design of the "mirror" takes good care of female passengers. Imagine that there will be some female stars sitting in the back row to make up their makeup and then trim gfd or something. Very practical.
If there happens to be a man sitting in the back row at this time, it is also convenient to hang the suit in the car. As I said before, the sofa of this car is too soft and easy to sink in, so the suit you are wearing is likely to wrinkle. At this time, a clothes hanging design can keep the suit straight.
Therefore, the whole design of the car, as well as the use and collocation of various materials, can obviously make people feel that this is a very typical British aristocratic car. When you reach a certain level, you can only afford it under a certain social status.
The essence is not just riding.
Speaking of which, maybe you want to talk about the comfort of sitting up while driving. In my article about Cadillac and Lincoln, I emphasized that their engines were so quiet that they couldn't even hear them.
But in fact, because I was in an open car at that time, the cicadas and birds in the surrounding environment affected my judgment on the sound made by the car itself. But in the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud, because it is a completely closed space, the noise outside the window is almost isolated, including the noise of the engine, and can't be heard.
I once heard a slogan about Rolls-Royce, "When the speed is 60 miles per hour, the loudest noise on the new Rolls-Royce car comes from its electronic clock." I want to say that this slogan is really just right. As a passenger, you will feel that the whole carriage environment is quiet and comfortable, and the rear seats are too comfortable. When you are tired, you can lie directly in the back row and lean against the headrest on the side of the seat, so you can easily fall asleep.
Besides, the chassis of Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud feels different from those two large luxury American convertibles. You can obviously feel that it has a clearer sense of the road and a smaller tilt, and it is not like sitting on a rickety big ship, but a sense of steadiness. It's like this is not only a car suitable for riding, but also a car suitable for driving. Even if you drive on the winding tree-lined path, you will have fun and turn comfortably.
This is my impression of this Rolls Royce. It has an elegant and dignified appearance, an expensive interior materials, great details and a chassis with better technology. Perhaps this is the British understanding of cars. They don't seek ostentatious appearance, but pursue inner ones. In short, its personality, from the moment you get on the bus, feels completely different from Cadillac and Lincoln. Suggest interested friends to experience it and compare it.
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