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Magic of a Name, The Rolls-Royce StoryPart 1: The First 40 Years by Peter Pugh No more appropriate title could there be than "The Magic of a Name" for a book which recount the story of Rolls-Royce from the first 10 h.p. two-cylinder motor car appearing in 1904 to the vast organization that was a world-leader in aero-engine production prior to and during WWII. The original book to this title had been written by Harold Nockolds in 1938 and was re-printed several times, the last time in 1972 (Rossfeldt Archives even file one copy of a 1966 re-print by Floyd Clymer, Los Angeles!). Peter Pugh is to be applauded for having taken up the task of compiling a new book "The Magic of a Name" in which he tells the fascinating story of the first 40 years of Britain's most prestigious manufacturer. Researched from the company's archives, Peter Pugh's definitive account contains hitherto unpublished material about the history of the company. This book is illustrated by 140 photographs, many of which have never previously been published. No less an authority than Peter Baines, General Secretary of the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts' Club, did recommend the book to fellow club members: "I have seen a mock-up of the book and the proofs and can tell you that it will be a splendid addition to your bookshelves." The author: Specifications: |
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Magic of a Name, The Rolls-Royce Story Part Two: The Power Behind the Jets by Peter Pugh “The Magic of a Name” is exactly the correct title for a book with “a thoroughly British and thoroughly cheering story” as Sir Geoffrey Owen, former editor of the Financial Times, did sum up. Part Two of the history tells the story of how Rolls-Royce came to dominate the design and production of engines which have powered the world's most advanced and successful civil and military aircraft and ships. As a result of most careful detail research Peter Pugh discovered hitherto unpublished material. Many of the 150 photographs had never been published previously either. This is the second volume in a three-volume history of the company. Part One: The First 40 Years had been published about a year ago. The final volume will be published in 2004 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the meeting of Charles Stewart Rolls and Frederick Henry Royce. The author: Specifications: |
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Magic of a Name, The Rolls-Royce Story Part Three: Family of Engines by Peter Pugh With this third part of "The Magic of a Name: The Rolls-Royce Story" the trilogy is complete. Peter Pugh continues the story Rolls-Royce from its privatisation in 1987 to the present day. He describes Rolls-Royce' courageous decision to invest in a "family of engines" based around the core of the RB211 derivative engine, which it named the Trent. The close alliance forged with BMW to produce the BR710 series aero-engines, and also with Pratt & Whitney, Fiat Avio, MTU and the Japanese Aero Engines Corp. to make the V-2500 resulted in Rolls-Royce becoming the global company that it is in 2002. In the USA the long established Allison Engine Company had been bought in the mid-1990s and at the end of the 1990, Rolls-Royce extended its reach into the marine and energy markets by buying Vickers, which had bought Rolls-Royce Motor Cars in 1980 and sold it in 1998 to VW. The author: Specifications: |
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 Building the Pocher
Rolls-Royce by David Cox and Marvin Meit „Building the Pocher Rolls-Royce" by David Cox and Marvin Meit
is a new book. Well, perhaps not a book in the true sense of the word, but
a 64 page booklet with some 180 mono plus 29 colour illustrations. The
American authors provide most detailed assistance how to do it right when
building Rolls-Royce Phantom II model cars from the kits produced by
"Pocher". A variety of model car kits is offered by Pocher, an
Italian company, and there is little argument that those of Rolls-Royce
Phantom II are highly desirable. The authors: Specifications: |
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