Bentley MkVI

Bentley MkVI
Author: Martyn Nutland
Publisher: David and Charles
Total Pages: 504
Release: 2022-01-20
Genre:
ISBN: 1787118320

The development and production history of the elegant and luxurious mainstream Rolls-Royce and Bentley models built between 1947 and 1965. Arguably, these cars - all built on chassis and echoing pre-war practices - were the last of the 'traditional' Rolls-Royce and Bentley models. Many, many of these cars have survived to the present day: all are eminently collectible. Covering concept, design and development, production, promotion, publicity and the coachbuilt cars. There is also helpful practical advice on buying and running these cars today, together with appendices of chassis number sequences and dates, build numbers and modifications and development by chassis number. Illustrated with over 160 black and white and colour photos, this book is a must have for anyone interested in automotive history.

Handbook for Bentley, Mk. VI

Handbook for Bentley, Mk. VI
Author: Owen Bentley
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 126
Release: 2009
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3941842439

THE SECRET OF SUCCESSFUL RUNNING. A complete guide to operating and running a classic Bentley or Rolls-Royce ...It is strongly recommended that this book be carefully studied, and the instructions carefully followed, to ensure the greatest satisfaction...

100 Years of Bentley

100 Years of Bentley
Author: Andrew Noakes
Publisher: White Lion Publishing
Total Pages: 243
Release: 2019-10-01
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 1781319154

One of the most recognised and revered car brands, Bentley celebrates its centenary in 2019. In conjunction with the Bentley Drivers Club and the W.O. Bentley Memorial Foundation, 100 Years of Bentley is a lavish celebration of the company, from its earliest models right up the modern day cars. A six-times winner in the gruelling Le Mans 24-hour race, Bentley is also the brand behind iconic cars such as the 41/2-Litre ‘Blower’, the R-type Continental, and modern classics such as the Continental GT and Mulsanne. Featuring more than 200 pictures, many from the club’s archives and some never seen in print before, this beautiful book details the whole history of Bentley. From W.O. Bentley’s early days as a railway engineer along with his first attempts at modifying French DFP cars, to the company’s early racing exploits, including its victories in the early Le Mans races. Covering the Bentley brand’s revival in the 1980s and renewed impetus when it was acquired by the Volkswagen group, the story is brought up to date with the awesome new Bentleys built for the 21st century and the new era of electrification just around the corner.

Classic Car

Classic Car
Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2023-04-11
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 0744087600

From the Chevrolet Bel Air to the Ferrari Testarossa, this stunning book showcases the most iconic and important classic cars from every decade since the 1940s. Few things ignite such reverence as a classic car. With more than 250 iconic models from the 1940s to the early 1990s, photographed from every angle, this title is a glorious celebration of the stars in the classic car firmament. Classic Car brings you the story of more than 20 great marques, including household names Bentley, Mercedes, Ferrari, Cadillac and Aston Martin. Its lavish photography reveals every detail in close-up of models that range from the 1940s giant two-ton Daimler DE36, which ferried royals about in style, through to sleek Ferraris from the 1980s capable of smashing the 200mph barrier. It puts you in the driving seat of such icons as the Chevrolet Corvette, the Ford Thunderbird, and the Mercedes 300SL, and brings you the designers of these amazing machines and the story of their manufacturers. This ultimate guide to classic cars further features: - A comprehensive catalog that draw out the key features of each important model, with detailed profiles and specification. - Feature pages broaden the scope of the book, covering everything from the designers and manufacturers who created them to their evolution over the decades. - Stunningly shot DPS images add an extra layer of color and flavor to the book. - Written by award-winning author and expert on all aspects of motoring, Giles Chapman, Editor-in-Chief of DK's The Car Book, which has sold over 550,000 copies worldwide to date. Updates will include the key models that have grown in popularity since the last edition. Whether you dream of owning one of these super-cool cars, or you are a collector already, Classic Car is set to become a treasured favorite.

Service Handbook Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn, Silver Wraith, Phantom IV and Bentley MK VI, R-type

Service Handbook Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn, Silver Wraith, Phantom IV and Bentley MK VI, R-type
Author: Rolls Royce
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 298
Release: 2009
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3941842447

THE SECRET OF SUCCESSFUL RUNNING. The complete Manufacturers Service-Handbook to almost every Rolls-Royce and Bentley of the Fifties. ...It is strongly recommended that this book be carefully studied, and the instructions carefully followed, to ensure the greatest satisfaction...

Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud - The Complete Story

Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud - The Complete Story
Author: James Taylor
Publisher: The Crowood Press
Total Pages: 363
Release: 2021-11-22
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 1785009680

The Rolls-Royce company acquired Bentley Motors in 1931 and, although models continued to be produced with the Bentley name, they increasingly used many Rolls-Royce components. By the time the Silver Cloud and Bentley S were released in 1955, they were really differently badged versions of the same design. Yet the sporting tradition of the Bentley marque was upheld with the exotic Continental models that were derived from them. The Silver Cloud family represents a pinnacle for the Rolls-Royce company. The cars all had and still have a very special presence, and the standard saloons have an unsurpassed elegance and rightness of line. The special-bodied cars, meanwhile, are reminders of an age when the skill of the best coachbuilders was something deserving of universal admiration. With around 190 photographs, this book features: The story of the design and development of the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud and Bentley S Type; A look at the production development of these cars between 1955 and 1965; An examination of the Bentley Continental models that were derived from Silver Cloud and S Type design; The history of the Phantom V and Phantom VI limousine chassis introduced in 1959 and destined to last until 1990; Full technical specifications, including paint and interior trim choices; Production figures and chassis codes and finally, a chapter on buying and owning one of these wonderful classic cars.

A-Z of Crewe

A-Z of Crewe
Author: Paul Hurley
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2019-10-15
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 1445695081

Explore the Cheshire town of Crewe in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to its history, people and places.

Bentley MkVI

Bentley MkVI
Author: Martyn Nutland
Publisher: Veloce Publishing
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2007-08-15
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 9781845840686

The Bentley MkVI, introduced in 1946, fairly bristled with new ideas and marked a bold change of direction for a company as conservative as Rolls-Royce, owner of the Bentley marque. The most radical departure from pre-war practice was the fact that the MkVI could be bought with a standard body. Other major new features were the engine, cruciform chassis and hydraulically operated front brakes. However, none of this indicates the true historical importance of the MkVI or why the model is at the heart of this book-quite simply the MkVI’s design was the well-spring from which all the mainstream Rolls-Royce and Bentley models flowed until the advent of the Silver Shadow and Bentley T-Series in 1965. Here is the complete story of the Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith, Silver Dawn and Silver Cloud and the Bentley MkVI, R-Type and S-Type. Covering concept, design and development, production, promotion, publicity and the coachbuilt cars. There is also helpful practical advice on buying and running these cars today, together with appendices of chassis number sequences and dates, build numbers and modifications and development by chassis number. Illustrated with over 160 black and white and color photos, this book is a must have for anyone interested in automotive history.

Rolls-Royce

Rolls-Royce
Author: James Taylor
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 65
Release: 2017-06-29
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 1784422215

Rolls-Royce is one of Britain's legendary car brands, representing the pinnacle of engineering quality and luxury like no other manufacturer. Since 1904, when Charles Stewart Rolls and Frederick Henry Royce began their collaboration, the Rolls-Royce name has earned respect and admiration the world over. This is the full story of Britain's premier luxury car-maker, from the early experimental models through the 40/50 Silver Ghost, the Twenty, the Phantoms, the Wraiths and their post-1945 successors, with evocative names such as Silver Shadow and Silver Seraph. It celebrates more than 110 years of car manufacture under the Rolls-Royce brand, revealing how careful management and simple dedication have ensured that the Rolls-Royce name remains a byword for the best of the best.

Convertibles

Convertibles
Author: Dennis Adler
Publisher: Motorbooks International
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2011-06-24
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 076034020X

Convertibles (in the First Gear series) is a celebration of the classic drop-top, from the earliest of coach cars where convertible style was the norm, to the high-end sports cars of today. Today’s convertible is a metaphor for freedom on the open road. To drop the top and feel the wind and sun and to be able to cover up again in rain and cold represents the ultimate automotive luxury. From Ford’s Model T to sporty Jaguar roadsters, from classic Chevys to modern Miatas, the convertible is a body style that never goes out of style. Convertibles profiles more than 60 cars in wonderful photographic detail. Each car profile includes its history, performance specs, trivia, and a color photo gallery. For the dedicated auto enthusiast or the casual or budding fan, this book is an entertaining survey of the greatest convertibles ever made.