Meet 100 Years of Rolls-Royce History
Let's get one thing straight about the Rolls-Royce Owners' Club (RROC). Forget any preconceived notions you might have. This isn't some stuffy, velvet-rope affair. The annual meet is a global pilgrimage, and the attendees are true car enthusiasts. They aren't there to show off; they're there to celebrate motoring, automotive history, and engineering excellence. When you boil it all down, it's a gearhead event of the highest order, and that's what makes it so genuinely special.
This year's gathering in Colorado Springs, Colorado, was the perfect example. Picture this: a collection of more than 75 motor cars, creating a living, breathing timeline of the marque's entire history. It was a showcase that spanned from the very beginning, the 1904 partnership of Charles Rolls and Henry Royce, all the way to the cutting-edge luxury of today.
The main event was the centennial of a legend: the Phantom. The visual was just incredible. A new 2025 Rolls-Royce Phantom, the eighth generation, was displayed alongside its pioneering ancestors, a Phantom I and a Phantom III. It was a powerful, side-by-side look at 100 years of holding the title of "the best car in the world."
Jon Colbeth, the President & CEO of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA, put it perfectly. "The 2025 RROC Annual Meet stood as a testament to the timeless quality and enduring legacy of Rolls-Royce motor cars". And he backed it up with one of the most incredible stats in the automotive world: 70% of all Rolls-Royce cars ever commissioned are still gracing the world's roads. That's a direct result of Sir Henry Royce's guiding principle: "Take the best that exists and make it better".
This was also the first chance for many collectors and enthusiasts in North America to get up close with the brand's newest creations: the Ghost Series II and Cullinan Series II.
The Ghost Series II is the modern evolution of the values established by the original 1907 Silver Ghost, a car so exceptional that it was once dubbed "the best car in the world" for its refinement and reliability. Today's Ghost is engineered with the driver in mind, loaded with seriously advanced tech like the Planar Suspension System and Satellite Aided Transmission, all powered by the signature 6.75-litre twin-turbo V12.
Then you have the Cullinan Series II, the world's preeminent super-luxury SUV. This is how Rolls-Royce extends its mastery into new territory. It features a refreshed exterior that now features massive 23-inch wheels, the largest ever offered on a Cullinan. Inside, one of the coolest new features is the Illuminated Fascia with Cityscape graphics, a stunning piece of craftsmanship.
Ultimately, that's what this gathering celebrated. The RROC is a crucial pillar of the brand's heritage and its future. The event was a perfect reminder that every Rolls-Royce, whether it's a hundred years old or fresh from the factory, is more than just a means of transportation. It's a "symbol of human achievement, mechanical artistry, and meticulous craftsmanship". Seeing them all together, surrounded by the people who cherish them, was the perfect way to celebrate a century of perfection.
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