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’13-2 moder n The Periodical of The Modern Car Society An Affiliate of The RROC l i r p A - h c r a M CAR For Rolls-Royce and Bentley Owners and Enthusiasts 0213050_ModernFP_021513jsjs__ 2/13/13 12:55 PM Page 1 BE NTLEY PALMY RA NEW JE RSEY - F.C . KERBECK 10 0 ROUT E 73 NO RTH, PAL MYR A, NJ 0806 5 Fo r mo re infor matio n call 856 829 8200 or visit ww w.pa lmyra.be ntl eymotors.c om The name ‘Bentley ’ and the ‘B’ in wings devic e are re gistered tr adema rks. © 2011 Ben tley Motors, Inc. M od el shown: Contine ntal GT. 100 ROUTE 73 NORTH, PALMYRA, NJ 08065 100 ROUTE 73 NORTH, PALMYRA, NJ 08065 F www.palmyra.bentleymotors.com F www.palmyra.bentleymotors.com T © 2011 Bentley Motors, Inc. Model shown: Continental GT. T © 2011 Bentley Motors, Inc. Model shown: Continental GT. Phantom Drophead Coupé Series II F.C. KerbeCK Authorized rolls-royCe Motor CArs deAler 100 route 73, Palmyra, New Jersey 08065 call 856.303.1000 or visit www.rolls-roycemotorcars-fckerbeck.com ©rolls-royce Motor Cars limited. the rolls-royce name and logo are registered trademarks. 13-2 March - April 2012 mFor Rolls-Royce and Boentley Owners adnd Enthusiasts ern Officers & DirectOrs Message from the Chairman Chairman James Facinelli 24 West Main Street, Elizabethville, PA 17023 USA CAR Cell: 717-579-2745, Office: 717-362-3477 Fax:717-362-4571 eMail: [email protected] Contents Treasurer Rubén Verdés 7491 N Federal Hwy., Ste C5337 The New Rolls-Royce Wraith ........................................................3450 Boca Raton, Fl 33487-1625 305-505-3062 eMail & PayPal: [email protected] Crossing State Lines with Criminal Intent ...............................3462 seCreTary Jim lobenstein 19863 East Caley Drive, Centennial, CO 80016 USA page 3450 Bentley’s New Flying Spur ................................................................3468 Home: 303-699-1707, Office 303-680-7585 Cell: 303-726-5057, Fax: 303-699-5502, eMail: [email protected] Careers in Exotic Car Service ........................................................3478 eMail: [email protected] ViCe Chairman membership Rolls-Royce Exhibition Opens at BMW Museum..................480 (& pasT mCs Chairman) page 3468 Bruce Farkas 1820 Hybernia Drive, Highland Park, Il 60035 USA Yes, They Do Come in Other Colors ........................................3482 In this issue, you will find all you need to know about the newest car in Rolls-Royce’s line-up: Home: 847-831-3209 FAX: 847-831-4721 eMail: [email protected] “the Wraith”. It appears to be an ultra-luxury sports car! I am hoping to see one at one of the ViCe Chairman of aCTiViTies Spotted on eBay .....................................................................................3486 Club activities this summer. Speaking of which, Spring is here and it’s time to go driving. Please write (& pasT mCs Chairman) Michael F. Gaetano page 3482 The Great Gatsby Tour 2013 ..........................................................3490 about your motoring experience and we’ll print it here for all to see! “Ravenwood,” 6 Pendulum Pass Hopkinton, MA 01748-2658 USA Cell Phone: 508-395-6663, Office: 781-237-4950 x227 eMail: [email protected] Hopefully, many of you have signed up for the Great Gatsby Tour in Rhode Island in August and for ViCe Chairman publiCaTions the National Meet in San Antonio in April. These are two great examples of pleasurable driving & modern Car ediTor page 3486 Richard Vaughan tours to get the cobwebs out of those PMC’s. 1162 Harvard, Berkley, MI 48072 USA Home: 248-217-7183 eMail: [email protected] ViCe Chairman membership Let’s think about planning some events in your region. We’ll publish the details so that everyone (& pasT mCs Chairman) Bruce Farkas could consider attending. 3400 South Ocean Blvd., 11C Highland Beach, Fl 33487 Home: 847-831-3209 / 312-613-5210 (Cell) The MODERN CAR (ISSN# 1931-5422) is a publication of the Modern Car Society. The society is an affiliate of the As always, keep the rubber side down! FAX: 847-831-4721, RROC, a nonprofit corporation, 191 Hempt Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050, U.S.A. Membership in the RROC is a eMail: [email protected] direCTor & naTional auTomoTiVe TeChniCal adVisor prerequisite to joining the Modern Car Society. Annual membership dues for the 2012 year in the Modern Car Society John Palma are $32 for USA memberships and $42 for foreign memberships. $15 of this amount is for a subscription to the Modern Jim Facinelli Palma Automotive, 529 West King Highway Car for one year. The Club and the editors aim to publish accurate information and recommendations, but neither assumes Audubon, NJ 08106 USA chairman Phone: 856-547-6522 eMail: [email protected] responsibility in the event of claim of loss or damage resulting from publication of editorial or advertising matter. Statements direCTor (& pasT mCs Chairman) of contributors are their own, and do not necessarily reflect Club policy. Richard J. Simpson 2001 Niagara Parkway, Fort Erie, Ontario l2A-5M4 The name ROllS-ROyCE, the Rolls-Royce Badge, and the linked “RR” logo are registered trade marks of Rolls-Royce plc Canada of london, England and are used by the RROC and the Modern Car Society under license. Home: 905-871-3066 eMail: [email protected] direCTor (& pasT rroC presdienT) The MODERN CAR is published bimonthly by the Modern Car Society, RROC Headquarters, 191 Hempt Road, John love, Esq. Mechanicsburg, PA 17050. Printed in USA. 13 Allee des Caves, 49650 Brian sur Allonnes, France Home: 02 41 50 86 89 Second Class Periodicals Postage paid at Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055 eMail: [email protected] Welcome New Members Great Gatsby Tour and at additional mailing offices direCTor August 2-4, 2013 Stephanie Anne lipinski Galland POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Modern Car Magazine, RROC Headquarters, 4122 North 21st Road, Arlington, VA 22207 Cell Phone: 801-652-1620 191 Hempt Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 Kristofer & Carmen Carlson, Monroe NC naTional TeChniCal adVisor – auTomoTiVe WoodWorking www.rroc-mcs.org Mark Howell Sammamish WA William Rau William Rau Restorations Walt Moyer Front Royal VA 2027 Pontius Avenue, los Angeles, CA 90025 USA Phone: 310-445-1128 Frank Skenes III West Columbia SC eMail; [email protected] MCS Members Address Changes & Dues Charles Simons Kokomo IN For members who wish to update their address in our database, please contact Eileen at RROC Eric Soya Grand Rapids MI Headquarters. Also please send membership renewal dues directly: RROC Headquarters, 191 Hempt Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 Gary Thompson lakewood WA 800-TRy-RROC or 717-697-4671 James yeckering III Owensboro Ky Design & Printing Ian young Ontario, Canada MURPHy & ASSOCIATES, lTD 75 So. Main, Unit 7-PMB107, Concord, NH 03301 802-253-8454 Fax: 802-253-7456 email: [email protected] Modern Car 3448 3449 Modern Car The New rolls-Royce wwrraaiitthh A bold new car with some bold neww tteecchhnnoollooggyy ttoo mmaattcchh Rolls-Royce Motor Cars pre- sented Wraith, the most power- ful Rolls-Royce in history at the Geneva Motor Show in March. Visually, it is dramatically differ- ent from any Rolls-Royce since the coachbuilt era, yet it still fo- cuses on luxury, refinement and hand-craftsmanship- - traditional Rolls-Royce attributes. “Today we launch the ultimate gentlemen’s gran turismo, a car that embodies the spirit of Charles Stewart Rolls,” com- mented Torsten Müller-Ötvös, CEO Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. “The most powerful Rolls-Royce in history, Wraith promises the sense of adventure and speed that drove our founding fore- father. But of course, Wraith’s starting point is luxury, refine- ment and quality, traits that remain as important to Rolls- Royce customers today as they were more than a century ago.” Rolls-Royce Chairman and BMW Group board member Harald Krüger added the fol- lowing: “The BMW Group today reconfirms its full commitment range.” expression of dynamic intent leathers and expanses of wood to the future of Rolls-Royce. called Canadel Panelling. can be seen in Wraith’s deeply Growth and a prosperous future In profile, Wraith’s sweeping Named after the famous cove recessed grille, wide rear track lie ahead thanks to contin- fastback design gives the car in the South of France where and dramatic two-tone presen- ued investment, careful brand its character. Bold lines, ten- Sir Henry Royce and his design tation. stewardship and the launch of sion in the panels and a raked and engineering teams spent ground breaking new models rear screen evoke the image Coach doors open to reveal their winters, this contempo- like Rolls-Royce Wraith, a mag- of a world class athlete poised a sumptuous interior complete rary and tactile finish sweeps nificent addition to the product in the starting blocks. Further with softest Phantom-grade through the interior, cosset- Modern Car 3450 3451 Modern Car ing four occupants in a space bathed in light and warmth. The interior ambiance is com- plemented by Starlight Headliner, a Bespoke feature available be- yond Phantom family cars for the first time. 1,340 fibre optic lamps are hand-woven into the roof lining to give the impression of a glittering, starry night sky. Performance delivers on the promise of Wraith’s styling. Power delivery is effortless, but dramatic, thanks to a V12 engine married to 8-speed automatic ZF transmission. 624 bhp / 465kW is available to the driver while the 0-60 mph sprint is achieved in 4.4 seconds, compared with 563 bhp / 420kW and 0-60 in 4.7 seconds for Ghost. From 1,500 rpm 800 Nm of torque is available (780 Nm for Ghost), while a wide rear track, shorter wheelbase and lower roof height further contribute to the most powerful, involving driving experience of any Rolls-Royce in history. The car’s suspension has also been tuned to minimise body roll and discreetly amplify feedback when cornering; while steering weight is heavier at high speeds and lighter at low speeds adding to the spirited drive. However, Wraith is no GT bruis- er. Agility improvements over Ghost have been achieved with absolutely no compromise to the sensation of riding on a bed of air. Furthermore, the debut of Satellite Aided Transmission Satellite Aided Transmission style, then selects the most Wraith is constantly poised to driving experience and even For over a century a Rolls- (SAT) technology takes the pow- uses GPS data to see beyond appropriate gear for the terrain deliver on its promise of perfor- better response brings a new, Royce motor car has featured ertrain to a new level of effortless what the driver sees; it antici- ahead. Corners, motorway junc- mance. more dynamic dimension to the technologies designed to sup- delivery, one that perfectly suits pates his next move based on tions and roundabouts are all famous Rolls-Royce trait, waft- port occupants discreetly, the Rolls-Royce brand. A more polished, effortless location and current driving anticipated in advance meaning ability. delivering a peerless driving Modern Car 3452 3453 Modern Car uuu Modern Car 3454 3455 Modern Car Modern Car 3456 3457 Modern Car Modern Car 3458 3459 Modern Car experience epitomised by the term ‘effortlessness’. In every Rolls-Royce these assist the driver when called upon, but are prepared to return without fuss to the background when no longer required. Advances in mechanical and electrical technology deliver systems like head-up display, adaptive headlights and Wraith’s keyless opening boot. But im- provements in connectivity have taken the human-machine inter- face to a new level of sophistica- tion, a suite of aids that could be likened to a contemporary on-board valet. Voice activation commands, for example, come with a one- touch call button located on the steering wheel. A destination no longer requires manual input from a navigation menu and route assistance begins imme- diately, on-screen and via au- dio guidance following a voice command such as “navigate to Piccadilly in London.” Additional improvements in communications come in the design and functionality of the elegant Spirit of Ecstasy Rotary Controller. This allows naviga- tion through on-screen functions using a touch pad that features pinch and pull functionality to echo smart phone usage. Let- ters can also be ‘drawn’ onto the pad by hand rather than by scrolling through a series of available characters on-screen. First deliveries of Wraith will be made to customers in the final quarter of 2013. Expect pricing north of $300,000. Modern Car 3460 3461 Modern Car turns driving, from the constant wrestling with the steering wheel, and we had only covered 550 miles. s n e As we gassed up in Kansas City, a i e l kid about 9 years old was hanging t a out the window of a pickup truck t n g s e n t animal control vehicles, and police a“hcreoy,s sM ati stthere” n heex tk reopwt roefp epautm- ps s i t o s i n cars, to find a parking spot. Espe- ing. There is a lot of noise in the C r a l cially because of what I intended to world, and a lot of Misters, so I n i do 4 states away in two days. Being m ignored him. We had barely hung i r vehicle people, if not all car guys, C the nozzle up when a dad came h the folks at the fleet office turned t The Valentine1 radar detector was along holding the child’s hand w i out in droves to thoroughly inspect and approached us. The dad said up out of the way, but live. the Silver Seraph. Even though it his son knows his cars and knows was not the most expensive ride on Rolls-Royces, and wanted to come Texas to Iowa in a The disappointment was in the the lot, it was voted most desirable. over and could he please look at actual driving, the handling of the ours. My co-driver Arthur works car. Above 70, it was light. Above The route northbound across Okla- with Boy Scouts and has 2 sons, Silver Seraph 75, it was downright nerve wrack- homa and Kansas provided a lot and I have 3 sons. So here is a kid ing. The car was wafty. It floated, of opportunity to scan the horizon. who gets his dad to take him over and not in a good way. I had to Eastern Oklahoma has rolling hills, to strangers and investigate this car keep both hands on the wheel, foliage, and history. Central Okla- the kid recognized. You bet we intently, and constantly try to saw The 30s reenactment group I have participated in for the last 20 years, homa, where we were, has Okla- gave him a tour! Front seat, back the car from one side of the lane Public Enemies of 1934, is based in the Dallas area. We do 4 or 5 reen- homa City and vistas. seat, veneer, lambs wool carpet— to the other in response to what I actments a year, mostly referencing the exploits of Bonnie & Clyde, who the works. Before the family left perceived was its desire to become were from Dallas and are both buried there. Pretty Boy Floyd and John Dillinger The Kansas Turnpike does have a the gas station, they drove by us airborne. This feeling carried over are also in our repertoire. These shows take place in Oklahoma, Louisiana, Mis- speed limit of 75, though, which al- and the mom filled us in on how to the cornering/merging function souri, Texas, and in this case, Iowa. lowed us to stretch the PMC’s legs this was a great thrill for her autistic at lower speeds, between 50 and a bit. I was disappointed. With the son. 70. I just didn’t feel confident that Our core group has 6 to 12 men and women at each show, and between 1 and 3 5.4 liter BMW V-12, there is plenty the car would stay on the road. period cars. I owned a 1931 Model A Ford Town Sedan from 2003 to 2008. We of acceleration and passing power. There was some family history in enlist locals and their cars at most of our shows to make for more realistic sce- The cabin appointments are lovely. the Kansas City area, before my Often, I would check the roadside narios and happy residents. Who doesn’t want to play cops and robbers with real The new Alpine radio with hard- ancestors were driven out in 1838- grasses for signs of crosswinds, but cars and real guns? wired iPhone tail and Bluetooth for 39, but we didn’t have time on this there were seldom any. phone conversations worked great. trip to see the sights or sites. As we Leaving the north side of Dallas for another date with crime, I picked up my co- The new dash-mounted Garmin began the second day, I dreaded I was exhausted at the end of the driver 25 miles away in Denton. Arthur’s wife works for the county fleet man- GPS was responsive, sharp, easy to three more days like this. day, even though we had taken agement group. It was interesting to thread my way among the garbage trucks, read, and accurate. Modern Car 3462 3463 Modern Car

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