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...receivership in 1971, the auto and aerospace units became separate companies. After a variety of owners, BMW took over and now builds the cars at a plant in Sussex. A low-rise, energy-efficient facility, it currently operates one line and one shift that turn out four to five handbuilt cars a day. The 550 employees include craftsmen - 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...
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