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

IN MEMORIAM

OLD AND NEW GLORY AT SALON PRIVE

DEAN JAGGARD, 1973-2022

TO FACTORY STANDARDS • When William Medcalf had the chance to re-fit the original – and unique – coupé body to his family’s Bentley Speed Six, he set a new standard for factory-correct historical detail. But how would the Pebble Beach judges react?

SPEED SIX: BEST OF THE VINTAGE BENTLEYS?

MARTIN WALTER

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

ELTON’S FAVOURITE • Stars of the pop world are renowned for buying wonderful cars and Elton John couldn’t have chosen a more splendid example than this 1975 Bentley Corniche – said to be his favourite

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

TO SIR HENRY’S SPECIFICATION • This pretty, lightweight, open tourer was sent to the south of France for the personal appraisal of Sir Henry Royce. How does it drive now, some 93 years later?

WINDOVER – EVERNDEN’S CHOICE?

CLASSIC CAR LEDS • Ever wanted to upgrade the lighting in your classic Rolls-Royce or Bentley, or simply wished to reduce the current draw on a marginal system? The choice of LED products is confusing – best talk to the expert, then

FIRST IN ITS FIELD? • The last 20 years have seen no shortage of powerful, glamorous convertibles from prestige marques, but the Bentley GTC could rule them all. We tried a 2014 GTC Speed to find out

AN ANATOMY OF… THE ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SPIRIT AND BENTLEY MULSANNE VARIANTS • The straight-edged form looked right for the 1980s, but the Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit and its Bentley off shoots were the final hurrah for engineering that harked back to the Silver Shadow in 1965.

KEPT IN SUSPENSE

THE IntroCar VIEW

EASTICK DOUBLES UP • Club Competitions Captain claims the blue-riband Times Challenge Trophy crown for a second successive year at the 74th BDC race meeting at Silverstone.

HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II • This issue, the RREC’s Club House page is given over to the following tribute

A SPECIAL DAY • Once a year, the motoring charity Sporting Bears creates an amazing day out for deserving children, and they do so with the help of Rolls-Royce. The charity’s Rahil Hashmi reports from this year’s event

WHO IS SPORTING BEARS?

MK VI & R-TYPE: BENTLEY’S BEST BUY? • The Bentley Mk VI and R-type saloons represent amazing value when compared to the drophead and Continental versions. But lower values can mean less spent on care, so you must know where to look to avoid trouble

HOW NOT TO DO IT PART 2 • Geoff Lang introduced us to his almost accidental purchase of a 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith in our last issue. Now, he tackles the reality of running the car

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