Rolls Royce set sales records in 2008 despite economic downturn

The automotive industry's story in 2008 has become a familiar one: high hopes dashed on the rocks of a stormy economy. But not all brands and carmakers fared poorly despite the general malaise - including some, like Rolls Royce, that actually set new records. Total sales for Rolls Royce cars were up 20% in 2008, an increase of just 202 cars. But at Rolls Royce's typical retail prices, that's about $60 million in additional revenue, all based around a core of Phantom models including the Drophead, Extended Wheelbase and Coupe.
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