Since 1907, the name of Rolls-Royce has been synonymous with refined and distinctive motor cars that have made it one of the world's most celebrated marques. The famous Rolls-Royce badge has two interlocking letter R's and these simple initials of the founders, Sir Henry Royce and the Hon. Charles Rolls, have acquired significance as an immediately recognised symbol of quality.

The Spirit of Ecstasy mascot, which has adorned the motor cars since 1911, likewise identifies characteristics of Rolls-Royce with a romantic representation of elegance and craftsmanship. What makes a Rolls-Royce motor car unique is the combination of advanced technology and timeless attention to the finest detail, creating an individually commissioned motor car which meets each and every owner's personal needs and tastes.

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

The longer-term future direction for Rolls-Royce, destined in 2003 to separate from the present Rolls-Royce and Bentley Motor Cars Limited, is uncertain. For collectors and admirers, it could be that the motor cars presented on these pages might prove to be the ultimate expression of the world-renowned, hand-built Rolls-Royce.