OLD IS GOLD

A 101 year old Rolls Royce has been dubbed the "Best car in the world" and is expected to fetch 550000 pounds(Approximately Rs 4.7 crores) at a forthcoming auction in UK. It was delivered on 1/4/1911 to Sir Adolph Tuck,the son of millionaire Raphael Tuck,who made his fortune in the post card industry at the end of the 19th century.

SOURCE: Business Today 2/9/2012

RAISE A TOAST

A piece of toast left uneaten by Prince Charles on the day he married Diana,31 years ago,sold for 230 pounds at an auction.Two bidders fought it out over the slice of white bread,which went under the hammer at Charles Hanson Auctioneers at Etwall, Derby.The slice has been billed as the "World's most upper crust piece of toast."It was sold on behalf of Rosemarie Smith,whose daughter was a royal maid for almost three decades.

SOURCE: Business Today 19/8/2012