Rolls-Royce reaches 110 year milestone
By Jamie White – Head of Communications
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has celebrated a seminal moment in British automotive history.
Charles Rolls and Henry Royce met for the first time on May 4th 110 years ago and agreed to form the company that would become synonymous with the very best in combining luxury with motoring.
Celebrations took place at the Goodwood Motor Circuit in West Sussex and at The Midland Hotel, Manchester.
At Goodwood, three very special contemporary Rolls-Royce motor cars – Wraith, Phantom Coupe and Ghost – were displayed at the ‘Supercar Sunday’ Breakfast Club meeting at the motor circuit, a short distance from the Goodwood Head Office and Manufacturing Plant.
The cars were hosted by a team of Rolls-Royce employees, and the event was the largest in the history of the Breakfast Club, with 1,000 cars on display inside the circuit and more than 14,000 visitors.
Meanwhile, in Manchester, a 2014 Rolls-Royce Phantom joined more than 30 heritage Rolls-Royces on display outside the Midland Hotel, the setting for the first meeting of Charles Rolls and Henry Royce. The event was hosted by the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts’ Club.
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