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  Rolls-Royce clients seek solace in Bespoke creativity during 2020... Kim says... "I realise that not all Wheels-Alive readers will be buying a Rolls-Royce motor car, at least not this year, but thought that you might be interested to see this fascinating array of innovative design work, which shows just what is possible. I hope you enjoy this look into a world which takes … [Read more...]

Rolls-Royce pays tribute to founder’s pioneering flight of 2nd June 1910

2nd June 2020

110 years ago today, 2nd June 1910: Charles Stewart Rolls makes history as he pilots his Wright biplane across the English Channel and back again... Rolls-Royce celebrates 110 year anniversary of Charles Stewart Rolls’ world’s first non-stop double crossing of the English Channel by aeroplane. Aviation pioneer completed the round trip from Dover to Sangatte and back on 2 June 1910. … [Read more...]

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