Classic cars from Belgium travel to Rolls-Royce HQ

A Rolls Royce Journey

A number of vintage automobiles have made a lengthy journey from Belgium to the UK this month to visit the Rolls-Royce headquarters in West Sussex.

As part of the annual National Classic Tour, more than 30 classic vehicles of all makes travelled to the Goodwood Rolls-Royce base, with collectors car insurance policyholders from Belgium, France, Luxembourg and the UK taking part.

The old vehicles were built between 1930 and 1965 and have travelled from Kortrijk in Belgium via Beaulieu to Goodwood over a six-day period, in order to pay tribute to one of the world's most famous car brands.

This visit coincides with the 100th anniversary of Rolls-Royce's iconic Spirit of Ecstasy hood ornament.

Ashley Andrew, regional director for Rolls-Royce in Europe and South Africa, said: "The tour arrives at an exciting time for Rolls-Royce ... [We] are confident that the Spirit of Ecstasy is looking into a bright future."

Earlier this month, it was announced that the company's Goodwood plant will be expanded in the coming months, following a recent increase in global sales.

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