Synopses & Reviews
The Magic of a Name is the story of the company that produced both cars and aero engines unrivalled in their excellence. Peter Pugh begins with the agreement in 1904 between Henry Royce and the Honourable Charles Rolls, whereby Royce would design the "best cars in the world" and Rolls would sell them. In 1906, Rolls-Royce Limited was formed, and the legendary Silver Ghost was born. It was a Rolls-Royce Eagle engine that powered the first direct flight across the Atlantic, and the Merlin that became the leading engine of the RAF, the Spitfire, the Hurricane and the American Mustang. In the 1940s Rolls-Royce became pioneers in the development of the jet engine. Researched from the company archives, and richly illustrated with many previously unpublished photographs, The Magic of a Name is the first part of a definitive two-volume history of the company.
Synopsis
The Magic of a Name is the story of the genius, skill, hard work and dedication that gave the world both cars and aero engines unrivalled in their excellence.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 325-329) and index.