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

Royal Rollers, breezy Bentleys

UP FRONT NEWS AND VIEWS

BE GOOD TO YOURSELF • A convertible Bentley Continental should represent the very peak of self-indulgent motoring. And a perfectly restored S3 like this might be the biggest treat of all

S3 CONTINENTAL – FOUR, OR MORE?

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

AFFAIRS OF STATE • Rolls-Royce and Bentley are synonymous with Royal transport during the reign of Elizabeth II. With this year marking the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, we look back at her State Cars, and how Rolls-Royce and Bentley came to attract such special patronage

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

BETTER BY BMW? • Alan Beecham bought this 1999 Arnage on condition, not specification, and he’s delighted with it – including the 4.4-litre BMW V8 engine

32 VALVES AND TWO TURBOS – BMW’S CLEVER V8

THE WRAITH THAT CROSSED CONTINENTS • When your profession trains you to the most thorough approach, a matter of mere distance won’t stop the search for the right car

WHY SO POPULAR? • THE ROLLS-ROYCE AND BENTLEY SCENE IN AUSTRALIA

MOTOR WHEEL SERVICE • As the third generation of the family to run Motor Wheel Service, Oliver Smith has a unique perspective on this long-lived cornerstone of the vintage and classic car scene

AN ANATOMY OF THE… THE BENTLEY MULSANNE TURBO AND TURBO R FAMILY • When the SZ range of models was born in 1980, it looked like the Bentley variants would linger on as badge-engineered versions of the better-selling Rolls-Royces. But dramatic changes were afoot.

BACK TO BLOWER BENTLEYS

KEEPING TO THE ROAD

THE IntroCar VIEW

GEAR UP FOR CONCOURS • The BDC warmly welcomes all readers and fellow Bentley enthusiasts to its annual Summer Concours & Party in June – with fun for all the family guaranteed

BURGHLEY BECKONS • The centre-point of the RREC’s calendar, the Annual Rally and Cocnours at Burghley House in Stamford is back, with a huge turnout expected. We quziezd the Club’s Events Manager Ailsa Plain about this stately festival of the finest cars.

AGE BEFORE BEAUTY • Pininfarina’s styling for the Camargue was as close as Rolls-Royce ever got to radical. After 47 years, can we finally appreciate the car’s unique looks?

MORE RADICAL THAN THE CAMARGUE? ASTON’S BIG GAMBLE

LONDON TO EDINBURGH EXPRESS • Well, we could have charged up north like an express train, but we had a much more interesting plan - use the magazine’s Turbo R to visit all kinds of Rolls-Royce and Bentley people on the way.

NEVER TOO OLD • You haven’t got round to owning the car you always wanted, and you’re worried the time has passed? Take heart – Franz...