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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PRODUCT NEWS • We catch up with the latest must-haves aimed at today’s classic Rolls-Royce and Bentley owner
Creating the PERFECT CORNICHE • We take a trip to Brooklands to meet the man whose rare Bentley Corniche is almost certainly the finest survivor of its kind – a machine restored to an exemplary standard but still used for long-distance adventures
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
YOUR SHOUT • Got something to say about anything Rolls-Royce or Bentley related? Then we want to hear it!
BUYING GUIDE SPECIAL TOP TEN BUYS
SPOILT FOR CHOICE • With so many different models to choose from, covering a century or more of motoring, how do you create a Rolls-Royce or Bentley shortlist – and what are the risks?
DIFFERENT VALUES
PUT TO THE TEST • It’s all very well offering advice to readers and would-be buyers, but what happens when we put it into practice ourselves? Paul Wager reports on our recent acquisition of an affordable Bentley Turbo R
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DRIVING THE PRE-WAR ROUTE • If you like the idea of stepping further back in time via your own pre-war car, there are numerous models available that currently still offer excellent value for money
ADVICE FROM THE EXPERTS • To help ensure you choose the best car for your budget, we’ve asked some of the UK’s foremost independent specialists for their insight into buying and owning a Rolls-Royce or Bentley
THE AFFORDABLE CHOICES • Trawling the classifieds often reveals a decent selection of highly affordable SZ and SY saloons, the kind of cars that are likely to appeal to buyers with a sub-£15,000 budget – but what are the pitfalls at this end of the market?
THE SKY’S THE LIMIT… • If your available budget happens to be in the ‘hundreds of thousands’, you’ll find some of the finest Rolls-Royce and Bentley classics at your disposal, including these top suggestions
THE GREAT EVENT • With this year’s annual gathering of the RREC in June set to be a scaled-down affair due to the current coronavirus situation, we take a look back at the Annual Rally of two years ago
GOOD TIMES AHEAD • Golden jubilee Times Trophy race takes pole position as bumper racecard is planned for the BDC’s annual Silverstone meeting this summer
PERSONAL CHOICE • Here at Rolls-Royce & Bentley Driver, we invite readers to share photographs and stories of their much-loved cars. Check out these latest arrivals...
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FROM SIBLINGS TO SEPARATION • Designed to take Rolls-Royce and Bentley into the 21st century, the Silver Seraph and Arnage went on to play a major role in the two marques’ subsequent split, as Paul Wager...