tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67292568794034386472023-11-16T01:10:49.466-05:00Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Long Island NewsBespoke Motor Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09714505708281790087noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6729256879403438647.post-67441507935434433562015-07-16T17:01:00.003-04:002015-07-16T17:01:27.910-04:00ROLLS-ROYCE MOTOR CARS CELEBRATES RACE SERIES SUCCESS<div class="htmlRichText" style="color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin: 10px 0px 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative;">
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A closely-guarded partnership between Rolls-Royce Motor Cars and a team of budding racers finally broke cover on Sunday. The venerable environs of the Goodwood Motor Circuit did little to intimidate this team of maverick designers, engineers and drivers who produced a highly encouraging performance despite the wet track conditions.<br /><br />The car, a specially engineered electric racer, reached speeds of 8mph as it made short work of a track that has proved the scourge of some of the most revered names in motor racing history.<br /><br />From practice through to the final race, the twin-battery 24 volt power-unit and aero package worked in perfect harmony. The team, an enthusiastic group of 10 and 11 year-olds from The March Church of England Primary School, just 100 metres from the Home of Rolls-Royce on the westerly corner of the Goodwood Estate, were ecstatic with a performance that built on the strength of a highly successful debut in the 2014 Green Power IET Formula Goblin race series.<br /><br />The livery, inspired by the exploits of Sir Malcolm Campbell and his land-speed record winning craft, Bluebird, was designed by the March Team in collaboration with the Bespoke designers at the Home of Rolls-Royce. A series of masterclasses, held at the school and at the Company’s head office, determined the final choice of design and also gave the children an insight into the super-luxury automotive manufacturing process.<br /><br />A team of Rolls-Royce Apprentices from Assembly, Engineering, Wood, Leather and the Surface Finish Centre then set to work, turning the design vision into a sleek, exquisitely finished racer, fittingly named ‘March 2 Glory’. Maggiore Blue, the colour made famous by the Phantom Drophead Coupé Waterspeed Collection, is perfectly counterbalanced with a timeless combination of aluminium-effect bonnet and grille surround.<br /><br />A hand-painted coachline with hare logo, painstakingly applied by Master Coachliner Mark Court, sits above the team’s signature ‘March 2 Glory’ insignia. The addition of a sartorially on-point white pinstripe to the tyres completes a bold and evocative design scheme.<br /><br />Comfort for the driver is guaranteed through the application of the finest grade Phantom leather in Tan, finished with Bespoke blue stitching. A perforated leather backrest displays the initials of all of the team members, hand-stitched by the children, overseen by the Leathershop Apprentice team.<br /><br />In a unique nod to modern-day history, a ‘March Hare’ hand-veneered mascot, takes the place of the traditional Spirit of Ecstasy figurine. A similar mascot, in the shape of a rabbit, can be seen on the Rolls‑Royce four-wheeled gravity racer, originally raced at the Goodwood Festival Speed Soapbox Challenge in 2002 and now on display at the Company’s head office.<br /><br />Far from an exhibition of style over racing prowess, The March School car is an engineering triumph. An aluminium space-frame, reminiscent of the state-of-the-art frame that underpins the Rolls-Royce Phantom, has been specially built to reduce weight, in turn, reducing the friction coefficient between the road and tyres. The space-frame is clad in light-weight body panels, hand‑moulded using advanced techniques in the Rolls-Royce Surface Finish Centre to the shape of the frame to make the car as aerodynamic as possible. Adherence to the strict guidelines of the Green Power IET Formula Goblin race series ensured the hackles of the eagle-eyed scrutineers were not raised.<br /><br />An exhaustive process of testing and refining overseen by the marque’s Apprentice team ensured linear torque delivery from the car’s twin 12V battery pack. Exceptional road-holding capability is also maximised through intelligent channeling of airflow. This is via intuitive positioning of the ‘March 2 Glory’ number plate which is mounted and recessed at an optimal angle for maximum downforce – the perfect configuration for a rear-drive racer.<br /><br />Andrew Ball, Global Corporate Communications Manager, said, “We were delighted to support The March CE Primary School with their 2015 Greenpower entry. The team at Rolls-Royce were impressed with the children’s enthusiasm and passion for the project and their attention to every detail. We have no doubt that they are designers and engineers of the future, and we look forward to welcoming them one day to the Rolls-Royce family”.<br /><br />Chris Hicks, Maths Teacher, The March Church of England Primary School, said, “It has been a real privilege for the children to work with the experts from Rolls-Royce and I’m sure it has inspired many to pursue future careers in engineering”.<br /><br />The race was organised by the Greenpower Education Trust, a charity that aims to promote sustainable engineering and technology to young people across the UK. Since inception in 1999, GreenPower has rapidly grown and now works with 500 schools and over 8,000 students.</div>
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Bespoke Motor Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09714505708281790087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6729256879403438647.post-53560162980594646312015-06-09T13:57:00.001-04:002015-06-09T13:58:39.376-04:00Behind-the-scenes of the Wraith Inspired by Fashion shoot<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;">Wraith Inspired by Fashion effortlessly captures the allure of haute couture. So for the shoot, we brought the world of fashion, to the Home of Rolls-Royce. Featuring clothes by internationally renowned designers, these models draw out the elegance of craft and assembly at Goodwood, where each Rolls-Royce is painstakingly built by hand.</span><br />
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Serenity Phantom is the most exquisite Rolls-Royce to date, and there is only one in the world.</div>
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Recline beneath a delicate blossom tree, painstakingly hand-painted and embroidered into silk. Ruby Chaplets and Mother of Pearl flash into your peripherals from the clock face and dials, all set into Smoked Cherry Grain Veneers. This is a scene of complete calm, and a bespoke masterpiece. </div>
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Serenity Phantom will premiere at the 85th Geneva Motorshow.</div>
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<li style="list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: disc !important; margin: 0px 0px 3px 16px; padding: 0px;">Fifth consecutive record year and the highest sales in the marque’s 111-year history.</li>
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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has today revealed record sales results for a fifth consecutive year, with 4,063 cars sold globally during 2014. This exceptional result means that sales have more than quadrupled since 2009.<br /><br />Strong sales were reported worldwide, with double-digit growth in most regions, North America (up 30%), the Middle East (up 20%) and Europe (up 40%). The United States remained the company’s most significant individual market. Rolls-Royce’s home market, the United Kingdom, is the company’s fourth largest individual market (up 13%).<br /><br />Europe saw strong growth in a number of markets with Germany up by 30%, while in Asia Pacific, Australia grew by 75%, Japan by 60% and Korea 20%. In the Middle East, highlights included Bahrain (up 50%), Kuwait (up 45%) and Oman (up 27%). Emerging markets such as Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Vietnam all showed promising growth.<br /><br />The best-selling Rolls-Royce dealership in 2014 was Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Abu Dhabi. As part of the marque’s commitment to long-term sustainable growth, six new dealerships were opened in 2014, including Mexico City, Calgary, Canada and Gold Coast, Australia. A total of 127 dealerships are now in operation and further expansion is planned for 2015.<br /><br />Torsten Müller-Ötvös, Chief Executive Officer, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars said, “This fifth consecutive record year saw Rolls-Royce Motor Cars break through the 4,000 car sales level for the first time in its 111-year history. The result confirms that our strategy of balanced, sustainable and profitable growth is delivering and that Rolls-Royce remains the world’s leading luxury goods brand. This extraordinary success has been built on strong foundations: pinnacle products, dedicated people and a commitment to ensuring a balanced global sales picture.”<br /><br />Sales were driven by strong orders for Ghost Series II, launched in November, and Wraith, which enjoyed its first full year of sales, while the incomparable Phantom remains the company’s pinnacle product.<br /><br />Bespoke Collections including Waterspeed, Pinnacle Travel and Metropolitan, and unique creations such as the Maharaja Phantom Drophead Coupé contributed to Rolls‑Royce sustaining its leadership of the industry in the area of individualisation. In 2014, Rolls‑Royce once again sold more cars in the +Euros 200,000 net segment than any other manufacturer.<br /><br />2014 also marked the first year in which every Phantom, and the great majority of Ghost and Wraith models, left the Home of Rolls-Royce at Goodwood in West Sussex, England with significant Bespoke personalisation. A record number of customers spent personal one-on-one time with Rolls-Royce’s Bespoke design consultants commissioning their personalised vehicles.<br /><br />To meet such strong demand, particularly for Bespoke cars, the company has created over 200 new permanent jobs in the past 18 months. More than 1,500 people are now employed at the Home of Rolls-Royce.<br /><br />Further evidence of Rolls-Royce’s commitment to expansion in Great Britain came in September when the company announced plans for its new Technology and Logistics Centre at Bognor Regis, close to Goodwood. Construction of the new 30,000m2 facility, which is due to open in 2016, is well underway and around 200 new and existing staff in technical and logistics roles will be employed at the Centre.<br /><br />Business Secretary, Vince Cable said, “Rolls-Royce motor cars are famous throughout the world with increasing numbers now exported abroad. The skill and dedication of its workers here in Britain has led to another very successful year.”<br /><br />“The UK’s automotive industry is thriving with a new car rolling off the production line every 20 seconds, and increasing levels of investment that’s helping to secure local jobs. Through our industrial strategy we are backing companies like Rolls-Royce Motor Cars as they go from strength to strength, giving them the right environment to invest with confidence and create high-skilled jobs".</div>
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Speaking from the Home of Rolls-Royce at Goodwood, West Sussex, Torsten Müller-Ötvös, Chief Executive Officer, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, said, “I am truly delighted to confirm today the development of our new model which will open an exciting new chapter in the great story of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. We are currently developing an exciting and thoroughly contemporary interpretation of a pinnacle drophead tourer which will introduce even more discerning men and women to Rolls-Royce ownership.” </div>
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Peter Schwarzenbauer, Chairman of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, welcomed the announcement saying, “The announcement of a new Rolls-Royce model is always a seminal moment in the automobile industry. When it arrives in 2016, this elegant and sensuous new car will build on the success of our current models and will play a key part in fulfilling Rolls-Royce Motor Car’s commitment to long-term sustainable growth.” </div>
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<br />Rolls-Royce Motor Cars announced today that the company has enjoyed a record half-year in 2014, with sales increasing by 33 per cent worldwide compared with the same period in 2013.<br /><br />Sales growth was seen in all regions, with a particularly strong performance in Europe, up by over 60 per cent, Asia Pacific up by almost 40 per cent and the Middle East up by over 30 per cent. The United States and China also saw double-digit growth. In Europe, strong performance was seen in Germany, with sales doubling.<br /><br />Rolls-Royce continues to see strong customer demand for Wraith, significant orders for the recently announced Ghost Series II and good demand for the Phantom family of cars across the world. Bespoke production continues at record levels across all model families.<br /><br />Torsten Müller-Ötvös, Chief Executive Officer for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, said, “This is an excellent half-year result and demonstrates the continued confidence that our customers have in our company and our fine cars. The new Rolls-Royce Wraith has been a stunning success in the super-luxury segment, setting new modern style and technology leadership benchmarks. Wraith complements the pinnacle performance of the incomparable Rolls-Royce Phantom and the new Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II, the latter first arriving in markets in autumn this year."<br /><br />He continued, “Rolls-Royce Motor Cars continues to deliver as the world’s foremost super‑luxury car manufacturer and we are on target for another record year in 2014.”<br /><br />Rolls-Royce has successfully retained its position at the very pinnacle of the super-luxury market, maintaining segment leadership for motor cars selling above Euros 200,000 net. No other luxury brand sells as many cars in this segment as Rolls-Royce.</div>
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<strong style="font-style: inherit;">What: </strong>Formula One World Champion, Jenson Button will drive the marque’s range of pinnacle motor cars during the 2014 Formula One season. Button will experience Wraith and Ghost during his visit for the Grand Prix Du Canada (6-8 June).</div>
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<strong style="font-style: inherit;">Who: </strong>Jenson has selected a number of the iconic car company’s models including Wraith, Phantom Drophead Coupé and Ghost to transport him in style for this year’s Grand Prix. As a long time admirer of the marque, Jenson will enjoy the best of British luxury whilst travelling abroad this season.</div>
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Jenson Button, Formula One World Champion said, “I am absolutely delighted to be accompanied by the very best in British luxury as I travel the world this year. I especially look forward to driving Wraith, a fantastic addition to the Rolls-Royce fleet and quite simply a stunning car to look at and drive.”</div>
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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars will celebrate a seminal moment in British automotive history on Sunday 4 May. Charles Rolls and Henry Royce met for the first time on this date exactly 110 years ago and agreed to form the company that would become synonymous with the very best. Celebrations will take place at the Goodwood Motor Circuit in West Sussex and at The Midland Hotel, Manchester.</div>
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The Honourable Charles Stewart Rolls was raised in aristocratic privilege, and was an enthusiastic and accomplished motorist – a pioneer in a time when many people thought that motoring was just a fad that would soon pass. He was a shrewd businessman and talented engineer – a true visionary at a time of massive technical advancement. Rolls raced bicycles, motorcycles and motor cars and was an early advocate of aviation, firstly with balloons and then aeroplanes. He funded his sporting activity by running a London-based car sales and service depot, C.S. Rolls and Co. The cars he sold were virtually all imported and Rolls was frustrated by, and often voiced criticism at, the lack of British initiative in this field.</div>
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Sir Henry Royce originated from more humble beginnings. One of five children, he helped support his family selling newspapers for W.H. Smith, and then became a telegraph boy for the Post Office, delivering telegrams around London. His luck changed when an aunt offered to pay for an apprenticeship at the Great Northern Railway Works at Peterborough, the cradle of many great British engineers. His apprenticeship, combined with self-taught knowledge, resulted in a job with the Electric Light and Power Company in London and he subsequently set up his own successful engineering business in Manchester. In the early 1900’s Royce was also frustrated by the standard of construction and workmanship of motor vehicles of the day and set out to design and build his own car, the 10hp ‘Royce’. The car made its first journey from his factory in Manchester to his home in Knutsford, some 15 miles away, on 1 April 1904 without issue.</div>
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Following a suggestion from Claude Johnson, partner at C.S. Rolls and Co., and Henry Edmunds, Director of Royce Ltd, Rolls travelled to Manchester on 4 May 1904 to meet Henry Royce at the Midland Hotel. The meeting went well considering their totally dissimilar backgrounds and a drive in the 10hp car showed Royce that Rolls was well and truly impressed. So much so that Rolls agreed to sell all the cars that Royce could build and came away from the meeting saying, “I have met the greatest engineer in the World.” It was also agreed that the cars would be known as Rolls-Royce motor cars.</div>
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The famous radiator shape was devised and shortly afterwards the badge of entwined first letters from each man’s surname. Royce realised that in Rolls he had found a man who not only understood motor cars but also had the skills of a consummate salesman. On the train journey to Manchester for the meeting, Rolls told Edmunds that he wanted to produce a car connected with his name that would become as much of a household word as Broadwood was among pianofortes, or Chubb among safes. It was a prophetic conversation and little did the two men know that 110 years later Rolls-Royce would still be a household name across the world and be a symbol synonymous with the very best.</div>
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“The company created by Charles Rolls and Henry Royce had a simple philosophy - the pursuit of excellence - and one that the whole team at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars strives for every day.” said Torsten Müller-Ötvös, Chief Executive, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. “I have no doubt that the company’s forefathers would be proud to see the exceptional cars made at the Home of Rolls‑Royce at Goodwood, still bearing the linked RR letters.”</div>
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The 110 Year celebrations will take place at two key locations on Sunday 4 May 2014:</div>
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<strong style="font-style: inherit;">Goodwood</strong>. Three very special contemporary Rolls-Royce motor cars – Wraith, Phantom Coupé and Ghost - will be displayed at the ‘Supercar Sunday’ Breakfast Club meeting at the Goodwood Motor Circuit, a short distance from the company’s Head Office and Manufacturing Plant.</div>
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Members of the public are welcomed and encouraged to join the celebrations.</div>
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Rolls-Royce Wraith has been named one of <em>Ward’s 10 Best Interiors </em>for 2014. This year, 41 vehicles with all-new or redesigned passenger compartments sought top honors for fit-and-finish, comfort, ergonomics, functionality, value, safety and aesthetics. While entries included compact cars, pickup trucks and utilities vehicles, premium and luxury brands, such as Rolls-Royce, have made their way into the competition.<strong style="font-style: inherit;"><br /><br />Wraith – Stylish, Confident, Bold</strong><br />Rolls-Royce Wraith presents a masterpiece of elegant simplicity, displays poise and the promise of dynamism. The vehicle’s coach doors serve as gateways to a sumptuous interior with the finest, contemporary materials that create the ultimate lavish driving experience.<br /><br />“Rolls-Royce is honored to be awarded 2014 <em>Ward’s 10 Best Interiors</em>,” said Eric C. Shepherd, President of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars North America. “The level of sophistication and polish the Wraith offers – both interior and exterior – is a testament to the Rolls-Royce marque. This accolade adds to the high distinction Wraith continues to amass within the automotive community and consumers alike.”<br /><br />“If anyone thought Rolls-Royce interiors were stuffy and aloof, they need to catch a glimpse of the new 2-door Wraith. It exudes youthful energy; it’s fabulously appointed and it’s a tribute to hand craftsmanship,” says Tom Murphy, <em>WardsAuto World</em> executive editor. “Open the carriage-style door of the Wraith and it’s easy to be blown away by so many details – the beautiful silence when the door closes and the window presses tightly into the seal, the sound of the strumming harp when the engine starts, the warmth of the Canadel Paneling made of Brazilian rosewood and, of course, the ability to guarantee a starry sky on a cloudy night. The Spirit of Ecstasy lives on.”<br /><br />Every year <em>WardsAuto</em> editors seek to find the 10 best interiors that raise the bar for each brand and vehicle’s segment. This year, a panel of eight <em>WardsAuto</em> editors did so by completing score sheets upon reviewing items such as stitching on seats, door trimming, material quality, and gloss levels of each vehicle, all while keeping aesthetics and design harmony top of mind.<br /><br />The top 10 vehicles will be honored and receive trophies on May 21, at the WardsAuto Interiors Conference at The Henry Hotel in Dearborn, MI.</div>
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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is delighted to announce that Formula One World Champion Jenson Button will drive the marque’s pinnacle range of motor cars during the 2014 Formula One season.<br /><br />Jenson has selected a number of the iconic car company’s models including Wraith, Phantom Drophead Coupé and Ghost to transport him in style for ten of this year’s Grands Prix. As a long time admirer of the marque, Jenson will enjoy the best of British luxury whilst travelling abroad this season.<br /><br />Jenson Button, Formula One World Champion said, “I am absolutely delighted to be accompanied by the very best in British luxury as I travel the world this year. I especially look forward to driving Wraith, a fantastic addition to the Rolls-Royce fleet and quite simply a stunning car to look at and drive.”<br /><br />Richard Carter, Director of Global Communications, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, commented, “We feel privileged to provide a British icon with the consummate British car as he travels the world during the 2014 Grand Prix season. Jenson Button's commitment to success echoes Rolls-Royce’s constant pursuit of perfection; we look forward to following his achievements and wish him the very best of luck.”<br /><br />Jenson Button will drive ten Rolls-Royce motor cars this Grands Prix season.<br /><br />Formula 1 Petronas Malaysia Grand Prix, 28-30 March</div>
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WhatCar? Magazine’s annual Car of the Year issue has reconfirmed Phantom’s position as the world’s finest luxury motor car. On awarding it ‘Best Buy’ in the £100,000+ category, the noted automotive consumer guide declared; “It takes a special car to successfully fend off its rivals for eight years – and the Rolls-Royce Phantom is just that car. Yet again, it’s the best top-end luxury car money can buy.”<br />
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“The renaissance of the marque, in the decade since production started at the new Home of Rolls-Royce in Goodwood, is a remarkable British manufacturing success story,” said Torsten Müller-Ötvös, Chief Executive Officer, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. “Since its launch in 2003 Phantom’s marriage of exquisite craftsmanship, peerless engineering and timeless design has ensured its position as the world’s pinnacle super-luxury good, showcasing British craftsmanship and design excellence on the global stage.”<br />
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This honour follows the announcement of a fourth consecutive record year and the reaffirmation of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars’ leadership of the €200,000 super-luxury segment. December saw the marque decorated with a Top Gear Award for Wraith and a Walpole Award for ‘Best British Luxury Brand.’Bespoke Motor Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09714505708281790087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6729256879403438647.post-33428704648368982572013-11-26T10:16:00.001-05:002013-11-26T10:16:53.790-05:00ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM DESIGNER HONOURED BY WELSH MOTORING WRITERS GROUP<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is delighted to announce that Ian Cameron, the marque’s former Chief Designer, has been honoured with the Automotive Achievement Award by the Welsh Motoring Writers Group. The honour was presented by the Group’s Patron and former winner Richard Woolley, Director of Design at Land Rover.</div>
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Following a tour of the Home of Rolls-Royce, the 15-strong group of Welsh journalists took the opportunity to drive Phantom and Ghost models to their annual dinner at HMS Nelson’s Wardroom in Portsmouth.</div>
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“As we celebrate a decade since the launch of Phantom and the establishment of the new Home of Rolls-Royce in Goodwood, West Sussex it is a most fitting time for Ian to be bestowed with this honour,” said James Warren, Product & Corporate Communications Manager, UK. “We are delighted to support the Welsh Group’s annual dinner, an event held in great spirit, and look forward to working together in the coming year.”</div>
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Ian Cameron was appointed to the role of Chief Designer in 1999 following the acquisition of the marque by BMW Group, retiring in 2012. During his tenure he led the design team for all Phantom family and Ghost models and is widely credited with creating thoroughly contemporary motor cars that remained sympathetic to the marque’s design lineage.</div>
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“I am delighted to accept the award in the name of the Rolls-Royce Design Team. They, after all, are the ones who did the work. As with an orchestra, some designers think it is the chap at the front who deserves the accolades. But it is the team that makes the music and delivers the product so I am indeed delighted to accept this award in their name,” said Ian Cameron, former Chief Designer, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars.</div>
<br />Bespoke Motor Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09714505708281790087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6729256879403438647.post-6411248831593140852013-09-20T15:41:00.004-04:002013-09-20T15:41:46.563-04:00ROLLS-ROYCE CELEBRATES THE 2013 GOODWOOD REVIVAL<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;">Rolls-Royce Motor Cars will celebrate a record Goodwood Revival this weekend, with all three days of the popular event selling out a month ahead of the event for the first time. The local manufacturer of super-luxury motor cars will host customers, prospects, VIPs and also entertain the thousands of visitors to the world’s most popular historic motor race meeting in true Rolls-Royce style.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;">This year the Rolls-Royce showroom at the March Motor Works – an authentic recreation of a 1960s dealership – is the set for filming of ‘The Yellow Rolls-Royce’. The MGM movie was released in 1964 and featured an all-star cast including Ingrid Bergman, Rex Harrison, Shirley MacLaine, Alain Delon, Jeanne Moreau, George C. Scott and Omar Sharif. The scene is based on the opening sequence of the film, set in 1931, where the character Lord Frinton (Rex Harrison) is buying a Rolls-Royce Phantom II Sedanca De Ville from a London Showroom. The treatment of the film set décor closely follows that of the film and the theatre, only possible at the Goodwood Revival, will consist of the cast filming on set and in preparation for filming. The ‘Yellow Rolls-Royce’ will, of course, take the lead role. Expect the ever-present paparazzi and a cordon of the Goodwood Runners (period police force) to be on hand to hold back adoring fans.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;">Rolls-Royce will be represented on the Motor Circuit throughout the event, with a beautiful 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Continental in Velvet Green, with bodywork by James Young, forming part of the Course Director’s entourage. Very special guests of the Company will be conveyed in period luxury, with the silence of the ‘magic carpet ride’ only marginally disturbed by the ticking of the clock.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;">Departing the Revival, invited guests will return to the current day in contemporary luxury, as they are conveyed in exquisite Rolls-Royce Phantom and Ghost cars hand-built at the Home of Rolls-Royce, located within the Goodwood Estate, a short distance from the Motor Circuit.</span>Bespoke Motor Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09714505708281790087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6729256879403438647.post-66692551519886391752013-09-20T15:37:00.001-04:002013-09-20T15:38:39.041-04:00ROLLS-ROYCE IMAGES FROM THE 2013 GOODWOOD REVIVAL<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;">Rolls-Royce has released a selection of photographs from the 2013 Goodwood Revival held over the weekend. These include the beautiful 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Continental which formed part of the Course Director's entourage, and the authentic recreation of a 1960s Rolls‑Royce dealership, the March Motor Works.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;">This year the March Motor Works was the set for filming 'The Yellow Rolls-Royce'. The scene, based on the opening sequence of the film, set in 1931, where main character Lord Frinton (Rex Harrison) buys a Rolls-Royce Phantom II Sedanca De Ville from a London showroom.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;">Invited Rolls-Royce guests were conveyed in contemporary luxury the short distance between the Goodwood Motor Circuit and Home of Rolls-Royce, located on the Goodwood Estate.</span>Bespoke Motor Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09714505708281790087noreply@blogger.com0