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Convertibles have long been the chariot of choice for the devil-may-care crowd, and for good reason. Peeling the roof off of a vehicle has all sorts of negative ramifications, from safety concerns to handling woes and increased chances of skin cancer for those inside. Then there’s the ever-present threat of foul weather. But who cares? You only live once and they’re making more cars every day, right?
That logic may hold true for your $600 [Chrysler LeBaron Convertible](http://www.autoblog.com/tag/chrysler lebaron), but the argument gets a bit weaker when we’re talking about a Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe. The owner of one such vehicle recently parked their ride and left the big Rolls with its roof laid back just in time for a torrential downpour to set in. According to experts, the total damage may cost more than $100,000. The owner is said to have returned to the vehicle, seen its condition and walked away, unconcerned. Hit the jump to see the video for yourself.Continue reading PSA: Leaving your Rolls-Royce Drophead open in the rain could be a $100k mistake
PSA: Leaving your Rolls-Royce Drophead open in the rain could be a $100k mistake originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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