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.

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BENTLEY’S GT FLAGSHIP

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

RECREATING A LEGEND • With Bentley Motors currently working on its own ‘Blower’ continuation series, we get behind the wheel of a restored 4½ Litre that’s been expensively upgraded to supercharged spec

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

LABOUR OF LOVE • When it came to buying a car for himself in the early 1990s, there was only one choice for marque specialist Nigel Sandell – a Silver Shadow II, subsequently restored to a prize-winning standard and still with him all these years later

RESTORATION MEMORIES • Nigel’s restoration of his Silver Shadow II began soon after buying the car in 1993, as shown in these period photographs.

JOHN TUPPER • On a recent visit to IntroCar, we caught up with managing director John Tupper to fi nd out more about him and the secrets behind the company’s success

BACK ON THE ROAD • The RREC looks forward to a more sociable summer than last year’s, with one of the highlights being its England-wide 2021 Grand Tour

LIFE POST-COVID • The BDC is looking forward to getting back to some semblance of normality this summer, following a challenging year blighted by the coronavirus pandemic

YOUR SHOUT • Got something to say about anything Rolls-Royce or Bentley related? Then we want to hear it!

FASTBACK PERFECTION • Our editor takes a trip to Essex to experience an early S1-based Bentley Continental, a subtly upgraded example that’s now seeking its next custodian

COLLECTING ‘DOWN UNDER’ • We pay a visit to a Melbourne-based family for a tour of its hard-working Rolls-Royce and Bentley classics, each one available for chauffeur-driven hire

CREATING THE SZ • Although we’ve previously covered the production history of the 1980-on SZ range in some detail, here we take a look at its pre-launch days, aided by the experiences of those who were there at the time

KEEP THE NOISE DOWN! • During a ten-year career at Crewe, engineer Tony Spillane was heavily involved in development of the SZ series, one of his tasks being to reduce noise levels in this new-generation range:

HIGH-MILEAGE TESTING • Part of the Silver Spirit’s ongoing development including high-mileage testing, with engineer Tony Spillane heading to France in order to perfect the car’s Refinement Package:

CONTROL THE SHAKES • Among the most interesting tasks faced by engineer Tony Spillane during his Silver Spirit development work was that of reducing vehicle shake, as he explains in his own words:

ESSENTIAL READING

RAY HILLIER • Three and a half decades after co-founding Hillier Hill, the leading independent...