Captain C P Krishnan NairChairman, The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts
1973 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow, Rolls-Royce Phantom and Ghost
When your brand stands for the finest in hospitality, your car cannot be anything but the very finest. It is, hence, no surprise that Captain C P Krishnan Nair owns a 1973 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow, the new R-R Phantom and the Ghost. The Silver Shadow is a British icon and in 1973, was a huge leap ahead in terms of technology and, needless to say, luxury. It can often be seen parked in the porch of the Leela, located near Mumbai's international airport.
The Phantom, on the other hand, was unveiled in 2005 and has been a benchmark in luxury ever since. The precision and detailing involved in building this car and the incredible levels of customisation possible make the Phantom an extremely special car, anywhere in the world. The same can be said about the Ghost too, the baby-Rolls Royce as it is known -- though the Ghost is more of a 'driver's car' rather than the special occasion car that the Phantom is. Rolls-Royces have been the ultimate examples of opulence and indulgence, and for a man of Captain Nair's stature, there can't be a more befitting car.