Rolls-Royce celebrates 2013 centenary Alpine Trial half-way stage
26 Jun 2013|3,314 views
The Centenary Alpine Trial's half-way stage was celebrated with an evening that promised to live long in the memories of the attendees on top of firmly cementing it in Rolls-Royce history. The event marked 100 years to the day that the original 1913 Alpenfahrt Rally would have been preparing to set off.
HRH the Duke of Gloucester, Honorary President of the 20-Ghost Club, joined the celebrations as the numbers of cars and participants swelled with the arrival of the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts' Club, who are currently touring through the Alps.
A celebratory atmosphere was reflected in the words of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars' CEO, Torsten Muller-Otvos, who gave a nod to the company founders and recognised the spirit of adventure and kinship on which the Trials have been based. "I feel sure that somewhere in this room this evening the spirits of Sir Henry Royce, Charles Rolls and Claude Johnson are watching us with profound approval and pride," he said.
For those who'd like to follow the Trial virtually, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has also teamed up with History Pin, a cutting-edge heritage picture website to provide you with a fascinating insight into both the 1913 and 2013 events.
The Centenary Alpine Trial's half-way stage was celebrated with an evening that promised to live long in the memories of the attendees on top of firmly cementing it in Rolls-Royce history. The event marked 100 years to the day that the original 1913 Alpenfahrt Rally would have been preparing to set off.
HRH the Duke of Gloucester, Honorary President of the 20-Ghost Club, joined the celebrations as the numbers of cars and participants swelled with the arrival of the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts' Club, who are currently touring through the Alps.
A celebratory atmosphere was reflected in the words of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars' CEO, Torsten Muller-Otvos, who gave a nod to the company founders and recognised the spirit of adventure and kinship on which the Trials have been based. "I feel sure that somewhere in this room this evening the spirits of Sir Henry Royce, Charles Rolls and Claude Johnson are watching us with profound approval and pride," he said.
For those who'd like to follow the Trial virtually, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has also teamed up with History Pin, a cutting-edge heritage picture website to provide you with a fascinating insight into both the 1913 and 2013 events.
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