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Word: drophead (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 2000-2009
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...base price of $403,000, or $63,000 more than the standard version. Garel Rhys, emeritus professor of automotive economics at Cardiff Business School in Wales, applauds the company's performance since its acquisition by BMW: "You couldn't expect much better." In July, it rolled out the Drophead Coupe, a two-door convertible Phantom starting at $407,000. Overall, Robertson predicts, the firm should enjoy double-digit sales growth this year...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: How Rolls-Royce Got Its Rebound | 12/20/2007 | See Source »

...include craftsmen--skilled cabinet- and saddlemakers, for example. Most Rolls are made to order; on average, customers pay $20,000 to have their car customized. The company is adding a second line next year and a second shift in 2009 to handle (at the same careful pace) both the Drophead and other planned new cars...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: How Rolls-Royce Got Its Rebound | 12/20/2007 | See Source »

...than the standard version. Garel Rhys, emeritus professor of automotive economics at Cardiff Business School, applauds the company's performance since its acquisition by BMW: "You couldn't expect much better." And the company's future looks shinier than a well-buffed fender. In July, it rolled out the Drophead Coupe, a two-door convertible Phantom with a starting price of $407,000. Overall, Robertson predicts, the company should enjoy double-digit sales growth this year...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Rolls-Royce: Rolling in Dough | 10/24/2007 | See Source »

...skilled cabinet and saddle makers, for example. Most Rolls sold are bespoke; on average customers pay an extra $20,000 to have a car customized. The company is adding a second line next year and a second shift in 2009 to handle (at the same careful pace) both the Drophead and other planned new cars...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Rolls-Royce: Rolling in Dough | 10/24/2007 | See Source »

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