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A Brief History Of Rolls Royce

Rolls Royce is a name synonymous with style and elegance; the cars made by this company are renowned for their luxurious nature as well as the quality of their design and manufacture.

Dating back over one hundred years the car company has made models for the rich and famous and today to own a Rolls Royce can be seen as marker of success wealth and opulence. The company started from modest beginnings and has etched a niche in the luxury car market and created one of the recognisable and well known brands globally.

Rolls Royce traces its history back to 1884 when Frederick Henry Royce started a mechanical and electric engineering business. Based in Manchester the first car simply labelled ‘The Royce’ rolled of the production line in 1904. During this year he was introduced to a man that would help him start one of the most prestigious car manufacturers the world has ever seen; that man was Charles Stewart Rolls. A deal was broken between the two men that Royce would manufacture cars while Rolls would sell them.

The manufacturing plant moved to Derby in 1908 and Rolls Royce as a company was officially born. The first model produced by the company was the Silver Ghost and only six thousand of the models were built in Derby a further seventeen hundred were built in Springfield Massachusetts to cope with American demand.

The company then made a move to purchase rival Bentley in 1931 as Bentley had been struggling through the great depression. Up until fairly recently 2002 to be precise Bentley and Rolls Royce cars were almost identical in many respects minor aesthetic differences were evident however.

Two years later the company changed the colour of its radiator badges from red to black. For a long time this was considered a mark of respect to the recently passed Royce but this however is a misconception; the reason for the change was that black clashed less with the colour of the coachwork. The coachwork was built externally for many years but Rolls Royce changed this in 1959 with the release of the Phantom mark IV.

Apart from making cars Rolls Royce has a history of supplying vast numbers of aeronautical engines for the British military. At times especially during the twenties the aeronautical industry formed most of the business for the company. Royce going back to his mechanical background enjoyed engine design; the last engine he was able to design was the Merlin an engine that powered many of Britain’s World War Two planes.

The planes that used this fantastic engine were diverse and carried out many different roles for the allied war effort. The hero of British bombing the Avro Lancaster used four of them to get into the air while Wellingtons and Mosquitoes also employed the Rolls Royce Merlin. Most famously was the use of the Merlin in the fighters of the day two heroes of the Battle of Britain the Hawker Hurricane and Supermarine Spitfire were both powered by a Rolls Royce engine while the American P51 Mustang arguably the best fighter of its day also used the Merlin engine.

As well as many military uses the engines built by Rolls Royce have powered some of the most recognisable engineering efforts of the twentieth century. Powering the cross channel hovercraft to this day as well as the legendary Concorde the contribution made by Rolls Royce engines to the modern world is hard to dispute.

The aircraft company endured financial difficulties during the seventies leading to the company being nationalised for almost twenty years. The car company however avoided nationalisation and remains a separate entity to this day. Still a marker of wealth and status the cars Rolls Royce produce are considered the ultimate in motor design. Used by royalty and the super rich to this day the company continues to go from strength to strength.

About the writer:  Motoring expert Thomas Pretty traces the development of Rolls Royce as a car and aeronautical company. To find out more please visit http://www.bentleyandrollsroyce.co.uk/rollsroycerange.html

Abfab Limos Grabs Europes Oldest Superstretch Limo Firm

Absolutely Fabulous Limousines For Hire in the UK Book a stretch limo for your special occasion: birthday hennight anniversary wedding hire Xmas office party club visit stag day corporate transport music concert race meeting or limo ride to Heathrow.

Travel as royalty for a day and enjoy your Champagne with your favorite sounds on CD and with you Loved Ones with Abfablimos and they will take you anywhere in London or the UK in great style and panache.

With many years of experience in catering for Clients requirements Abfab limousines chauffeurs will ensure that you are smiling during your hire period. With a 75 repeat business factor you cannot go wrong with one of the UKs finest Limo Hire Firms committed to customer satisfaction through dedication and attention to detail.

Abfab are based in Middlesex and their chauffeurs cover Buckinghamshire Surrey Hampshire Hertfordshire and Berkshire also. For your Limo hire in Surrey or Limo hire in Berkshire or any of the other Home Counties please do not hesitate to contact Mick and his eager team so that they can strive to make your Big Day even more special.

As you already know from the above summary Abfab Limos have proudly taken over Europes oldest super stretch limousine hire company: AA Stretch Limousines which was established in 1988. The reason for the takeover is due to the proprietor of AA Stretch Limousines going into retirement and emigrating to the USA next month.

With the addition of the new customer and driver base and the expanded joint fleet the recent merger of these two high profile Limo companies means that Abfab Limos are now just a step away in a few weeks to expand its services to go nationwide with a preferred network of Limo operators that is being created as you read this.

You too can make first impressions count by booking with AbFab limousines on your next trip to London or the South Coast. You dont have to be a rich or famous to live like royalty for a day on you Birthday or Wedding Day or Anniversary Celebration. Have a ride in one a stretch limo and make your day one that you will never forget. Whether its a special occasion or just to say a big thank you to your True Love.

If you are going to the Royal Ascot Races this year its best to book your Limo for the event now as on some days in June Abfab is already fully booked due to School Prom bookings and Wedding hires. With Abfabs VIP Ascot package you get use of Picnic Tables Seating Sun Umbrellas and a Gazebo on written request.

Well we hope we have put ideas in your head and that if you need a Limo Surrey Hampshire Limo Berkshire Hertfordshire Buckinghamshire or a Limo in Middlesex then you will not hesitate to contact Mick or his staff on 07956 865 574 and they will be pleased to assist you.

Or if you prefer to email you may do so by sending your enquiry to mickwhatlimouk.com and you will receive a reply within 24 hours.

About the writer:nbsp;nbsp;Mick who is the manager of Abfab Limos has been providing Limo hire in Middlesex and Limo hire in Hampshire for eight years now and is looking forward to managing an expanded operation.
Many of his staff have been chauffeurs for over twenty years in Surrey Berkshire Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire as well as London.

2009 Dodge Challenger: Muscle Car With Retro-styling

The allnew 2009 Dodge Challenger blends the muscle car traits of distinctive design powerful engines and solid handling. The 2009 Dodge Challenger is a twodoor fivepassenger coupe that offers innovative technology and bold styling. Introduced in very limited numbers for the 2008 model year for 2009 the Dodge Challenger comes in three trim levels featuring a range of powerful engines. The Challengers retroinspired styling remains the car’s strongest selling point.

The 2009 Dodge Challenger is available in three trim levels the entrylevel SE R/T and the limitededition SRT8. The SRT8 uses an exclusive 6.1liter HEMI V8 engine coupled with a new sixspeed manual or a fivespeed automatic with Auto Stick rated for 425 horsepower. It sprints from zero to 60 mph within five seconds. The R/T gets a 5.7liter HEMI V8 engine with a fivespeed automatic that generates 370 horsepower. For 2009 the upgraded HEMI engine provides five percent improvement in fuel economy and increase of 30 horsepower and eight pound feet improved torque. The R/T offers a precisionshift sixspeed manual transmission the first for a HEMIpowered car that makes 375 horsepower when running on premium fuel. The R/T gallops from zero to 60 mph within six seconds. The SE is powered by a 250horsepower 3.5liter robust V6 engine with a fourspeed automatic transmission. EPA fuel economy is 18 mpg City / 25 mpg Highway on the Dodge Challenger SE.

The 2009 Dodge Challenger is a neat value package for its MSRP 21320 price. The long raised hood with scoops and a recessed grille with round dual headlamps are characteristic of its predecessors. A bold character line lends an instantly distinguishable muscle profile to the car. The interior of the 2009 Dodge Challenger is comfortable and functional. A trapezoidal theme of the doorpanel cove and gauge cluster shifter console and dark headliner are inspired by the original Dodge Challenger. Standard features on the base SE include air conditioning tilt/telescopic steering wheel AM/FM/CD/MP3 player cruise control cloth upholstery front bucket seats w/lumbar adjustment 8way power driver seat center console split folding rear seat power mirrors power windows power door locks remote keyless entry tachometer variableintermittent wipers rear defogger floormats.

The 2009 Dodge Challenger features more than 25 safety and security devices including advanced multistage airbags; supplemental side curtain airbags; antilock brakes with brake assist; traction control; tire pressure monitoring; automatic headlamps; hill start assist and Electronic Stability Program.

About the writer:  Cartalking is the dealer for New Preowned vehicles. Find price quotes Research prices Find Cartalking.com the online portal for all your motoring needs.