- Rolls-Royce was founded in 1904 by Henry Royce and Charles Stewart Rolls and is considered the ultimate automobile manufacturer, known for their luxury vehicles. - The company changed ownership several times, being owned by Rolls Royce Limited, Vickers, and eventually BMW. Bentley was also owned by Rolls Royce for some time before being sold to Volkswagen. - Some iconic Rolls Royce models include the Silver Ghost from 1906 and the Phantom from the 1920s, both of which helped establish the brand's reputation for quality and were used by the British military.