As one who is known to occasionally be a Dreamer of impractical dreams, I may as well confess that I’ve always wanted to drive from Paris to Monaco at the wheel of a classic Rolls-Royce. I’ve come close, but the car was a rental Fiat, hardly the image I had in mind. If ever I should get an opportunity to live this particular dream the Rolls-Royce Camargue in Nigel Mathews’ photo would be an interesting choice, for the Camargue took its name from a region of lakes, marshes and wasteland on the French Riviera. It was the first post-war Rolls-Royce to be designed by Pininfarina, the first Rolls to be designed in metric dimensions and the first car in the world to offer a completely automated split-level air conditioner. When launched in 1975 the Camargue cost $65,520; by the end of its 11-year run the price had risen to $171,231. The same car today (only 530 were built) is worth a great deal more. Ah well… hand me the keys to the Fiat, please.
October 19th, 2006
Rolls-Royce Camargue, a Dreamer’s Drive to Monaco
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Philip, Like you, I too have been known to have wild dreams.
I have never in my 75 years been able to, or rather had the opportunity to drive a Rolls.
If you get two sets of keys, give me a ring and I will meet you to do the drive.
JD at Skunkpoint
Be glad to have you along! I did get to do a Rolls-Royce test drive a few years ago. While parked for a photo shoot I asked a young woman passing by to take my picture. She got so excited (by the car) she asked me to drive her home. I don’t remember much about the Rolls.
– Philip
October 22, 2006 @ 12:50 pm