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Early beginnings and innovation
Rolls-Royce, one of the most iconic luxury car brands in the world, has its roots in early 20th century Britain. Founded by Charles Rolls and Henry Royce in 1904, their vision was to create a vehicle that would revolutionize transportation with unparalleled performance and craftsmanship. The first Rolls-Royce car, dubbed the "Rolls-Royce 10 hp," was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show just a year later.
The duo's innovative spirit led them to design an engine that combined power with efficiency – an achievement that set them apart from competitors at the time. Their commitment to excellence also extended to interior design, where they incorporated luxurious materials like leather and wood into every model.
World War I contributions
As war broke out across Europe, Rolls-Royce shifted its focus towards supporting military efforts. They produced aircraft engines for British fighter planes such as Sopwith Camel and SPAD XIII during World War I. These engines played a crucial role in securing victories on both fronts.
In addition to providing engines for aircrafts, Rolls-Royce also developed cars specifically designed for military use – including armored vehicles like armoured cars used by General Allenby's Desert Corps during their successful campaign against Turkish forces in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq).
Post-war expansion
Following WWI, Rolls-Royce continued its growth as a leading manufacturer of luxury automobiles while remaining committed to innovative engineering practices throughout each decade since then.
The Silver Ghost era
One notable milestone came when they introduced their flagship model - Silver Ghost - which debuted at Paris Motor Show held on July 30th of 1907; it became one of their most celebrated models ever created due not only because it offered incredible reliability but also stunning beauty & performance levels unmatched by any other competitor during this period.
Bentley acquisition & post-Bentley era
In 1931-1939 period under Sir Henry Royces leadership (he succeeded his predecessor), there were significant advancements made within company especially after acquiring Bentley Motors Ltd., expanding product range even further beyond what existed previously with introduction new models such as Phantom III which showcased refined elegance alongside powerful V12 engine giving customers more choices than ever before had been possible within brand portfolio up until then.
After WWII saw major shifts take place including shifting away from pure luxury market towards making high-performance sports cars like DB series etcetera leading many people believe these changes marked beginning end 'Silver Shadow' era marking transition towards modern designs we see today
6.Laboratory on Wheels: Laboratoire Privé Concept Car
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