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
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BENTLEY BLIZZARD LIVES AT LAST
AUSTRALIAN ROLLS-ROYCE ANNUAL RALLY 2023: THE ADELAIDE HILLS
FIENNES PARTS SURVIVES IN NEW OWNERSHIP
FLYING FIRST CLASS • Sir Freddie Laker was the flamboyant entrepreneur who invented no-frilis air travel. When he wasn't airborne, he covered many miles in this Silver Shadow, recommissioned by its new owner and back on the road
SIR FREDDIE LAKER: OUR KNIGHT OF THE AIR
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
AUCTION TRACKER • This new addition to the magazine will track auction results and examine trends in the Rolls-Royce and Bentley market. In this bumper-sized fi rst instalment, our expert reveals what’s to come
INDIVIDUAL HIGHLIGHTS
STEALTH BOMBER • Say ‘Bentley Brooklands’ and most will remember the four-door saloon of the 1990s rather than this low-production coupé, which now seems one of the best-kept secrets of all high-performance luxury cars
YOUR SHOUT • Got something to say about anything Rolls-Royce or Bentley related? Then we want to hear it!
BENTLEY VICTORY ON SYNTHETIC FUEL
PHANTOM MEMORY
PSYCHEDELICA, SWISS STYLE
PSYCHEDELICA, AMERICAN STYLE
AS FINE AS A PHANTOM? • Rolls-Royce’s first brilliant post-war design is as enjoyable to drive now as it was then, and in this James Young-bodied form, a rare and imposing sight – especially in the USA.
A.J. GLEW • Established more than 25 years ago, A.J. Glew quickly became one of the foremost specialists and parts suppliers for the Silver Ghost and Phantom I & II - and now they’re branching out further
A QUART IN A PINT POT • Thanks to the close similarities of Bentley’s 3-litre and 4 ½-litre engines, using the larger capacity unit to power the lighter 3-litre chassis has long been popular. But what happens if you go a stage further, in search of even greater performance?
AN ANATOMY OF… THE BENTLEY R- AND S-TYPE CONTINENTALS • Few cars have had quite the same impact as the R-Type Continentals and their S-Type successors. And the style of these most beautiful of Bentleys continues to resonate today
THE BOND BENTLEY
THE VIEW • John Tupper, managing director of IntroCar, says:
SUMMER SENSATIONS • The eagerly awaited Concours d’Elegance and race day at Silverstone will once again be the highlights of the Club’s summer calendar
FINAL DETAILS FOR BURGHLEY • The International Club for Rolls-Royce and Bentley Enthusiasts' Annual Rally 2023 is now only weeks away
TWO-DOOR DELIGHTS • We’ve featured many Australian-owned cars in RR&BD, but they’re usually venerable classics. This pair of Goodwood-built PKantoms shows that 21st century Rolls-Royces are a hit Down Under, too.
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