Rolls-Royce & Bentley Driver

Celebrating two of Britain's most prestigious automotive marques, Rolls-Royce & Bentley Driver magazine is the definitive publication for all Rolls-Royce and Bentley enthusiasts and owners. Principally focusing on the classic models of these luxurious car brands, it will offer comprehensive coverage of the most popular versions from both Rolls-Royce and Bentley, ranging from immediately after WW2 up to around the turn of the millennium. Undoubtedly, there will be some coverage of pre-war models, and we will feature modern classics such as the Bentley GT coupe. Whatever the model, however, our aim with Rolls-Royce & Bentley Driver magazine is to offer a mix of owners' stories, buying advice, technical hints and tips and inspiration on how to restore, maintain, and, crucially, enjoy your favourite Rolls-Royce or Bentley.

ROLLS-ROYCE & BENTLEY driver

Corniche appeal

UP FRONT

PRODUCT NEWS • We catch up with the latest must-haves aimed at today’s classic Rolls-Royce and Bentley owner

RESCUE MISSION • We take a trip to London to meet the proud owner of this pleasingly early Corniche, a car he rescued from long-term storage after an unexpected telephone call

HARDTOP STYLE

MARKET WATCH • Each issue, we take a look at some of the most tempting cars for sale and report on others that have sold – covering everything from affordable modern classics through to the most premium-priced gems

CONTINENTAL Shift • Behind the wheel of the R-Type Continental from Bentley Motors’ heritage collection, we rediscover the joy of what was once Britain’s most expensive car

EARLY PAIRING • Representing the Silver Spirit and long-wheelbase Silver Spur in their original, purest forms are these impressive examples, the relatively recent acquisitions of a particularly fastidious enthusiast

REPLACING A LEGEND

THE SILVER SPUR

HISTORY REPEATING

EVERY CLOUD… • California-based Gene Beley recalls his wife’s family’s Silver Cloud, a car he got to know in the early ‘60s – but one that his brother-in-law, John, has mixed memories of

THE BEST ARMOURED CARS IN THE WORLD • Richard Gunn investigates the early associations between Rolls-Royce and the military, a connection that began in 1914 when the 40/50hp Silver Ghost answered the call of duty

CHANGING THE RECIPE • The original BMW-engined Arnage might not be as hearty as Bentleys of old, but it still offers a delicate balance of features that sets it apart as something special

TAKE A BRAKE • As Dan Furr’s Silver Shadow II comes of age, his Bentley Arnage T reminds him just how punishing the twin-turbo super-saloon can be on front-end chassis components

INSURANCE FOR ALL • The RREC explains about its insurance scheme, which enables even the youngest of today’s drivers to enjoy their Rolls-Royce classics on the road

BACK TO THE FUTURE • After the depletion of its social calendar in 2020, the BDC hopes the Covid-19 pandemic relents sufficiently to allow events to resume as normal this year

PERSONAL CHOICE • Here at Rolls-Royce & Bentley Driver, we invite readers to share photographs and stories of their much-loved cars. Check out this latest arrival...

SHOW US YOUR PRIDE AND JOY

FROM THE ARCHIVES • We take a look at some of the most fascinating, most innovative and most successful Rolls-Royce and Bentley models via an array of period brochures, adverts and images

PAUL GUINNESS • The Silver Shadow II of 1977 brought with it a wide array of upgrades, as highlighted in this recently rediscovered launch-year road test