The long-wheelbase Park Ward version of the Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph made its debut in 2000 at the Geneva Motor Show. It was the first 12-cylinder Rolls-Royce since the Phantom III, and was intended for clients who required a chauffeur driven automobile. Its length was extended by 10 inches, with eight of those inches in the front and two at the rear. The interior accruements included cocktail accessories, a fitted wine cooler, and color-matched umbrellas in the trunk. Produced for just two years, a total of 124 examples were sold. The U.S. versions had a base price of nearly $260,000.
by Daniel Vaughan | Aug 2019
by Daniel Vaughan | Aug 2019
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Developed with help from the BMW Group and powered by a 5.4-liter BMW V12 engine, the Seraph was a far more modern car with up-to-the minute electronics controlling the adaptive ride control, five-speed automatic transmission and a plethora of safety equipment. Body stiffness was said to have improved by 65 producing a better ride, handling and increased drivability. The long wheelbase version....
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