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 Rolls-Royce
and Bentley Motor CarsFrom the Dawn of the 20th Century into the new Millennium by Klaus-Josef Roßfeldt This completely new book was published as a private edition in September 1998 in three separate editions - German, English and French. The text covers in detail the development of every model from the 1904 Rolls-Royce 10hp to the latest V12-engined Silver Seraph and the Bentley Arnage powered by a V8-engine with twin turbochargers. Previously a subsidiary of Vickers in 1998 Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Ltd. and Bentley Motors Ltd. have moved under the wings of multinational operating parents. With its in-depth information and illustrated by 322 colour photographs of impressive quality (plus three mono photos of historic interest) this is a genuinely stunning book. A variety of very rare cars and coachwork respectively are shown in detail. Simultaneously with the English version limited editions have been printed separately in French ROLLS-ROYCE ET BENTLEY DE L'AUBE DU SIÈCLE AU NOUVEAU MILLÉNAIRE and in German ROLLS-ROYCE UND BENTLEY AUTOMOBILE VOM ANFANG DES JAHRHUNDERTS BIS INS NEUE JAHRTAUSEND. The 300+ illustrations are full colour (plus 3 mono-photos of historic interest). Because the book is a private edition no controller from a publishing company keen on cost-saving was allowed to express any ideas to limit expenses. Obviously nothing but the finest standard was accepted. Most of the photos have been specially taken for this 256-pages book and never appeared in print before. Hardback 297 x 210 mm,
256 pages, 332 colour photos, 3 b/w photos, Publication: September 1998, A collector's
leather edition - limited to 50 copies - is available at a price of EUR 186,-
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The Complete Bentleyby Eric Dymock The lavishly illustrated history up to now is the only book to provide descriptions and technical details of the 101 models that have been built during the 90 year history of Bentley. The large format book covers every model from the first Bentley 3 Litre exhibited by W O. Bentley at a 1919 motor show through those made after the 1931 take-over by Rolls-Royce , to the Bentley Arnage Final Series built by a company now under the wings of VW. The sport events, where laurels had been gained creating the cars’ reputation of speed and strength are reported and individual cars, e.g. H.M The Queen’s State Bentley are dealt with, too. – Perhaps several of the caption might have offered a few more details – hence if an order comes in via www.rrab.com an Addenda & Corrigenda will be added at no extra charge The author: Specifications: |
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 Rolls-Royce,
The Classic Elegance by Lawrence Dalton (2nd Edition revised by Bernard L. King) Following the success of Rolls-Royce: The Elegance Continues (that was published in the 70ies) Lawrence Dalton compiled Rolls-Royce, The Classic Elegance and that book was first published in 1987. Rolls-Royce: The Classic Elegance has been out of print for some years. Now in this second edition, authority Bernard L. King has radically revised, with thousands of changes and additions, all the captions and the production details of the Silver Wraith, Phantom IV and Phantom V, plus the coachbuilt Silver Dawns, Silver Cloud I, II and III chassis. This task, of course, was facilitated because Bernard L. King utilised his database that encompasses all Bentley and Rolls-Royce motor cars produced up until 1965. For the first time, the data is presented in a standardised format and will prove invaluable to the enthusiast who wants to identify the body on a particular chassis along with its date of completion, first owner etc. Other book references for each coachbuilt car are added for the first time and this will be immensely useful for tracing further photographs and information. Over five hundred illustrations, cover practically every different body design mounted on post-war Rolls-Royce up to 1986. Photographs of interiors and some coachbuilders’ drawings are worth mentioning The author
and the editor: Bernard L. King is well known for the books from his series “Complete Classics” which are considered as “Standard Reference Books”. The utmost care he invests in compiling and editing books is mirrored in the up-dating of this book, too. Specifications: |
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 BENTLEY,
A Legend Rebornby Graham Robson From its creation in 1919 to the present renaissance under VW ownership the story of Bentley is told, the story of one of Britain’s most distinguished marques. The company and the cars produced there changed over the years. The vintage racing Bentleys of the 20ies were another breed than “The Silent Sports Car” designed after the take-over by Rolls-Royce. The turbocharged Bentley saloon, coupés and convertibles were highlights of the post-war period. The lavishly illustrated book is the first to trace the tenuous link between Walter Owen Bentley, the company’s founder and its modern heritage. Every new model (including the new Bentley Continental GT) and every technical advance (including recent victory at Le Mans) is covered. The author: Specifications: |
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Rolls-Royce and Bentley: Spirit of Excellenceby Jonathan Wood Here is the story of Rolls-Royce motor cars including those Bentley models that were made after the take-over of that company. Fair warning: the pre-war models have not been given much room - Jonathan Wood clearly concentrated on the model series that were produced after World War II. This was the time, when Rolls-Royce had to react to altered market conditions and developed models for a wider clientele. The men behind the cars are profiled. Buying hints are given and there are driving impressions of all the principal models. This lavishly illustrated book shows many fine colour photos. The author: Specifications: |
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BENTLEY - 50 Years of the Marque by Johnnie Green (with updates by Peter Hageman, Bernard King and Martin Bennett) Here is the story of Rolls-Royce motor cars including those Bentley models that were made after the take-over of that company. Fair warning: the pre-war models have not been given much room - Jonathan Wood clearly concentrated on the model series that were produced after World War II. This was the time, when Rolls-Royce had to react to altered market conditions and developed models for a wider clientele. The men behind the cars are profiled. Buying hints are given and there are driving impressions of all the principal models. This lavishly illustrated book shows many fine colour photos. The author: Specifications: |
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 Bentley
Motors - On The Roadby Bernard L. King A grand compendium providing 560 pages of charming and entertaining content. This is a reprint of magazines published during the 1930s by Bentley Motors describing how owners of Derby Bentleys toured with their cars during a by-gone era. The first volume contains the magazines of which 13 had been published, rarely ever has there been any chance during recent years to obtain one or the other original e.g. at auction. The magazine articles were often written and photographed by the Bentley owners themselves. The second volume includes an extensive introduction which identifies the majority of the cars (information Bentley Motors didn't provide at the time of publication). Added are exhaustive indices of the cars, chassis and registration numbers and the locations in which they are photographed. The Author: Specifications: |
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 Celebrating
the 100th Year Anniversary of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars by Brooklands New Media Ltd. This is a Special Commemorative Edition, clearly different from the rich crop of R-R Centenary publications in 2004. The purpose of this book should be considered against the background of what this publisher does. Brooklands New Media Group is a publishing house that specialised in high-quality publications for industries and corporate customers etc. Independent and client-supported publications are produced, quite a few are specific corporate projects for ‘Global Players’. Thus is explained why “Celebrating the 100th Year Anniversary of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars” is comparable more to a premier lifestyle magazine than to a book in the true sense of the word and that this publication includes 3rd party advertising. The story of Rolls-Royce is covered from the very beginning to an outlook on future developments. Added are highlights (the mascot, the art of coachbuilding, etc.) which fall in roughly though not seamless chronological order. The large oversize landscape format (30x42cm or 16 1/5" x11 3/4") and an expensive 5-colour process result in excellent photo reproduction. The new model, the Rolls-Royce Phantom made at Goodwood, features prominently. Specifications: Price EUR 80 plus postage
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