Vintage Rolls Royce Crewe motor car factory small oak wooden tool box

Vintage Rolls Royce Crewe motor car factory small oak wooden tool box. This incredibly rare box was used in the Rolls Royce factory in Crewe to build their iconic cars. Some age related wear. It has been painted on one side. This could be removed using paint thinners etc Personally I think it shows the history. A fantastic gift for a car enthusiast etc

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21 cm wide

8 cm tall

15 cm depth

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The Rolls-Royce factory in Crewe was initially built in 1938 for aircraft engine production during World War II, producing over 28,000 Merlin engines. After the war, Rolls-Royce moved its motor car division to Crewe, which became the home for both Rolls-Royce and Bentley cars from 1946 until the late 20th century. The Pyms Lane factory closed for Rolls-Royce car production in 2002, with the last Rolls-Royce Corniche and Silver Seraph models being built there, and the site is now exclusively a Bentley Motors facility.

War years and engine production

Construction: A factory was built on the potato fields of Merrill's Farm, with construction starting in July 1938.

War effort: It was a "shadow factory" built to increase production for the war effort, a logical choice due to its location with good road and rail links and proximity to open land.

Production: The factory produced thousands of Rolls-Royce Merlin and Griffon aero engines, used in aircraft like the Spitfire and Lancaster.

Post-war and motor car production

Move to Crewe: After the war, Rolls-Royce moved its motor car division from Derby to the Crewe factory.

First cars: Production of Rolls-Royce and Bentley cars at the Pyms Lane factory began in 1946.

Key models: The factory produced many famous models, including the Silver Cloud, Silver Shadow, and Camargue.

Crewe's legacy: The factory became a major employer and was the home for the marques for over 50 years.

Transition to Bentley Motors

Brand separation: In 1998, the Rolls-Royce marque was split. Volkswagen acquired the Crewe factory and Bentley, while BMW secured the rights to use the Rolls-Royce name.

Final Rolls-Royces: The last Rolls-Royce models, a limited series of Corniche and Silver Seraphs, were built at the Crewe factory in 2002.

Bentley's future: In September 2002, the factory became solely a Bentley Motors site, which continues to be a major producer of luxury cars today.