The Story of Rolls-Royce

Discover more than a century of automotive excellence in this photographic celebration of Rolls-Royce.

Since 1906, Rolls-Royce has been at the pinnacle of ultra-luxurious motoring, with the famous "Spirit of Ecstasy" figure proudly displayed on the most exclusive limousines ever made. In this elegantly designed book in the bestselling Story of Cars series, The Story of Rolls-Royce provides a fascinating look into the people, the innovations and the cars that have helped define this brand as the premier name in automotive excellence.

Synonymous with luxury and a true icon of British style, each of Rolls-Royce's fabulous cars are showcased here, from the Silver Ghost of the 1900s and Silver Wraith of the 1940s to the Corniche of the 1970s and the Cullinan of 2010s. Rolls-Royce's long history of supplying cars to the Royal Family and famous celebrities is also covered.

Packed with stunning photography and fascinating text, The Story of Rolls-Royce charts the history of this exceptional marque in perfect gift package.

About the author

Alex Kalinauckas is the author of The Story of McLaren for Welbeck. He is an F1 editor at The Athletic and is a former Autosport Grand Prix Editor, covering every Formula 1 race since the start of 2020. He worked for a range of motorsport and technology publications while covering national racing as an Autosport freelancer, before joining full-time in April 2017 as the magazine's Assistant Editor covering Formula 2 and GP3. He was made Formula E correspondent and Autosport.com's Plus Editor in March 2018. He lives in London.

Product details

• Authors: Alex Kalinauckas, Welbeck
• Publisher: Headline Book
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 26.05.2026
• EAN: 9781035435036
• ISBN: 978-1-0354-3503-6
• No. of pages: 160
• Illustrations: Approx. 150 colour and b/w photographs
• Series: The Story of Cars
• Subjects: Guides > Motor vehicles, aircraft, ships, space travel > Car, motorcycle, moped; TRANSPORTATION / Automotive / History, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Automobile Industry, Car racing, Motor cars: general interest, Automotive technology and trades, Automotive technology & trades, SPORTS & RECREATION / Motor Sports / Automobile Racing