Rolls-Royce

The name is a legend. The reputation is unique. Throughout the company's proud history, Rolls-Royce has been dedicated to the handcrafting of supremely refined motorcars, commissioned to reflect the personal needs and tastes of individual discerning owners. It is a fact that there is no more universally recognized and admired blend of advanced technology and timeless craftsmanship than a Rolls-Royce.

Milestones

The famous 40/50hp Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost sets new standards of engineering refinement and coachbuilt elegance

 Silver Ghost made for US market in Springfield, Massachusetts

Rolls-Royce Twenty introduced, available with wide choice of bodywork styles from independent coachbuilders

Launch of Rolls-Royce Phantom I with 6-cylinder engine

Phantom II with sophisticated new suspension system

Phantom III with V12 engine and 100mph performance

Rolls-Royce Wraith, last motor car to be made at Derby

First deliveries of Silver Wraith, made in Crewe; last Rolls-Royce motor car to be sold exclusively as chassis and engine, relying on independent coachbuilders to provide bodywork

First Rolls-Royce standard steel saloon - The Silver Dawn

Phantom IV, designed for royalty and heads of state

Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud launched

Silver Cloud II acquires 6,230cc V8 engine; Rolls-Royce Phantom V introduced

Silver Cloud III

First monocoque Rolls-Royce - The Silver Shadow

 Phantom VI

Rolls-Royce Corniche convertible, Formation of new company: Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Ltd.

Silver Shadow II introduced

Silver Spirit and long-wheelbase Silver Spur introduced

Silver Spirit III and Silver Spur III

Special edition Rolls-Royce Flying Spur introduced

 Long-wheelbase, special Rolls-Royce Park Ward

Introduction of all-new Silver Seraph

Revised Silver Seraph with improved rear passenger accommodation and enhanced features

With an auspicious sense of timing, Rolls-Royce celebrates the new millennium with the incomparable, all-new Corniche convertible

The family of contemporary Rolls-Royce motor cars is completed with the international launch of the exclusive Park Ward touring saloon