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Originally Posted by Mirage77 Which car makers do you think, in this day and age, build for these people who still live extremely formal lives? |
I don't think there really are any vehicles designed specifically for that kind of thing these days. If a President or Head of State does require a formal State limousine, they are usually either modified production cars, or the usual S class, 7 series, A8. etc.
For example, Queen Elizabeth II of England uses old Daimlers, Rolls-Royce Phantom VIs, and of course her specially-built Bentley Limousine. Prince Charles uses an A8 and A6, but on formal occasions he has his old Bentley Turbo R. The Swedish Royal family use Saabs. The Japanese Royal family use Toyota Centuries. President Bush has his purpose-built armoured Cadillac. Prime Minister Blair uses an armoured Daimler Super Eight. President Chirac uses Peugeot 607s, Chancellor Merkel uses Audi A8s and Mercedes S class'.
On very formal occasions however, like a royal wedding or state visit, the classic old limos are often used.
The Daimler DS420.
Rolls-Royce Phantom IV (The noblest of all Rolls-Royces ever made). The Dutch Royal family use theirs on very special occasions.
Phantom VI
Mercedes-Benz 600 -- even Kim Jung Il has one.
