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Old 11-26-2005, 03:59 PM
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1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Allweather Cabriolet. This Rolls-Royce is one of a pair ordered by the Australian Federal Government for use by visiting Aristocracy, heads of state, and the Pope. The cabriolets was designed for long-distance travel in dusty conditions, so were fitted with air cleaners and large capacity fuel tanks. In 1994, both were sold as the cost of maintenance was deemed too high for the infrequent use.

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Rolls-Royce Phantom IV Limousine used by His Highness Abdul Illah Prince Regent of Iraq. The car was ordered by the Prince for the coronation of his nephew, the King. The Phantom IV was only offered to royalty and heads of state. One of rarest of Rolls-Royce as it was equipped with a straight-eight engine.

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1938 Horch 850 Limousine used by Konrad Adenauer, Chancellor of West Germany. Government officials used cars that were produced before World War II, as German prestige car manufacturers were unable to resume production for several years after the war. August Horch was employed by Karl Benz before he constructed his own cars. The first bearing his name was made in 1900 and the last was in 1944.

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1939 Packard Super Eight Phaeton used by Juan and Evita Peron, President and First lady of Argentina. This 1939 Packard was built by Derham of Rosemont, Pennsylvania. Construction took several months to complete at a cost of $10,000. At the time a Ford could be purchased for $625 dollars. The eight cylinder engine pumped out 130 horsepower. The car was originally painted a dark color and was RHD. During a restoration in the 1970s it was changed to a yellow color and the steering wheel position was also changed to the left side.
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