Rolls-Royce Limited 1904 - 1973
- occupation:
- Car manufacturer, aero engine manufacturer
- Nationality:
- British
1906 - Founded by CS Rolls and Henry Royce.
In 1971 the company went bankrupt and was subsequently nationalised. It was divided into two: Rolls-Royce Ltd (legally Rolls-Royce (1971) Ltd) which was government owned, and Rolls-Royce Motor Holdings Ltd (created 1973) which returned to private ownership. In 1987 Rolls-Royce Ltd is privatised and subsequently becomes Rolls-Royce Plc.
1988 - Rolls-Royce Motors brand is bought by BMW.