In 1904, Henry Royce's first car impressed Charles Rolls so much that he agreed to buy every Royce 10 that Henry could make, all to be badged as Rolls-Royces. That first car, called t… See more

The Wall Street Crash of 1929 and the ensuing Great Depression nearly killed Bentley, with demand for its expensive cars dwindling. In July 1931, two mortgage payments … See more

Rolls-Royce took over the assets of Bentley Motors (1919) Ltd in 1931, creating a new subsidiary called Bentley Motors (1931) Ltd. Rolls-Royce acquired Bentley showroom… See more

Rolls-Royce Limited's love affair with aeronautics almost put the company in the ground, as development of the RB211 engine caused a financial collapse. The company e… See more