Classic and Sports Car 280SE Cabro vs Rolls Royce Cornish
 

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Its always interesting to see these comparison, thanks for posting. I have a similar one between a Jag XJS and 450SLC for the same era and its the same story with a desperate lack of funds on the British side forcing them to hide behind tradition and conservative values to justify their older technology (Rolls) and lack of development (Jags). I love old British cars too but generally if you buy a 70's one it will probably be based on technology from the 50's or earlier.

Yes, thanks Al - that makes for very interesting and entertaining reading. Had to smile at the "Silver Shudder" comment!

GaryF: Any chance of scanning and posting the Jag XJS / 450SLC article which you have?

Regards,

I've always had a hen for a Rolls...

Here you go Trevor, black & white original I'm afraid...enjoy.

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Thanks! Really enjoy reading these old articles - that's quite an in-depth comparison between the two great cars.

Regards,

Top Gear's RR Corniche vs MB 600 shootout:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAY81kIBPC4

Pt. II

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94bP7mAywQw&feature=related

What needs to be noted is the value of both the 280SE 3.5 cabrio today and that of a Cornish...even rotten 3.5's fetch many times more than a Cornish... and as for the excremental XJS,i have seen them given away for free ...:)