The mere mention of the name, Rolls Royce, has hypnotised many of us
for many years. And why wouldn’t it? After all, up until now, this
majestic vehicle with its shiny grandeur has awed many of us because it
has been synonymous only for the Royals, Celebrities and the extremely
wealthy. However, that perception is no longer true as anyone can hire a
Rolls Royce these days.
Here are some important facts & information about Rolls Royace:
- All Royce-Royce motor cars are handmade.
- The first Rolls Royce, named after Henry Royace who had the dream to
turn out the best car in the world, was rolled out of the production line in England in 1906.
- Each Rolls-Royce motor car passes through 60 pairs of hands before it’s handed over to its new owner.
- Famous people who have owned a Rolls-Royce in the past – King Edward VIII, Queen Elizabeth II in 1950, Grace Kelly, Greta Garbo, Charlie Chaplin, Gary Grant, Sammy Davis Jr, Elizabeth Taylor, Elvis Presley, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Boxer Muhammad Ali, just to name a few.
- The Phantom VI was the last Rolls-Royce with separate chassis, which carried Kate Middleton to westminister Abbey on her wedding day.
- At least one Phantom was built 1995 by order of the “Sultan of Brunei”. This car was named Rolls-Royce Phantom V Limousine.
Courtesy: Limocorp, Sydney - Proud Owner & Operator of Rolls Royace Limousines in Sydney and other major Australian cities. Please visit us at http://www.limocorp.com.au, should you need any more information on our limousine services.
