Rolls-Royce White Glove Program

About a century ago, when Rolls-Royce began to acquire its first-rate reputation, customers had an easier time getting their cars than getting quality drivers. That’s when Rolls-Royce began training drivers to handle its cars.

The company resurrected the practice with the White Glove program, led by Andi McCann, the head instructor and chief White Glove driver, which provides driver training for Rolls-Royce owners.

“A Rolls-Royce is a splendid piece of art,” said McCann. “It is a monument of brilliant engineering. The driver is the weak link.”

The training program consists of two courses: paramilitary security course or an elegant basic driving curriculum. Both courses cover standard operating principles.

Those that attend the courses usually work for a single owner or often for a hotel fleet. In these courses drivers are taught what kinds of shoes to wear, preparing the interior of the car, maintaining passenger privacy and overall Rolls-Royce rules of thumb.

“The first rule: We never cross the Spirit,” said McCann in regards to the Spirit of Ecstasy hood ornament. “We never walk in front of the car, and we never walk in front of the passenger.”

Purchase your own Rolls-Royce by contacting Sonny Morgan at 512.401.4607 through Late European or sonny@lateeuro.com.