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100 Years of Class

Worldwide centenary celebrations for Rolls Royce  were launched in NZ January 25, with a commemorative dinner for fans and owners held in Auckland. 50 of the company’s luxury cars – including a 1912 Silver Ghost and a 1923 Silver Ghost built for the then Prince of Wales – made a 17-day tour of NZ before heading off to Australia, Europe, and the US.

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