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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Rolls-Royce & Bently Driver

RECORD SALES FIGURES FOR 2021

Perfect CHOICE • Buying your first Rolls-Royce can be a daunting experience, but in Steve Bassett’s case it’s proved to be a rewarding one – aided by the sheer value for money of this impressively smart Silver Spirit II

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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

PRESERVING THE PAST • We delve into the history of a very special R-Type Continental – and take it ‘home’ to the Birmingham-based works where it spent its early years as everyday transport

THE FIRST OWNER

CONTINENTAL CREATION

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

WHEN THE CREW WENT TO CREWE • An invitation to visit the legendary headquarters of Bentley Motors saw the Rolls-Royce & Bentley Driver team recently heading to Crewe for a truly memorable experience

AN ANATOMY OF THE… CLASSIC CORNICHE • In the fourth instalment of this series, we take an in-depth look at the Corniche – the elegant two-door saloon and convertible flagship model that went on to enjoy a famously lengthy career

BLACK THURSDAY

COKE IS IT

THE IntroCar VIEW

PERFECT PROJECT • Buying a Turbo R without viewing it first might seem foolhardy, but it’s provided us with a fascinating project – as well as giving our outgoing editor some stylish ‘company transport’ in recent times

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AX 201: TEN THINGS YOU MAY (OR MAY NOT) KNOW • The most famous and arguably the most valuable Rolls-Royce ever built, AX 201 needs little introduction – although as David Osborne explains, there are parts of the Silver Ghost story that are less well-known than others

PROVEN DURABILITY

ALPINE TRIALS

AN EXCITING YEAR • With a packed diary of events planned for 2022, plus all the benefits of its regular Technical Seminars, this looks to be an exciting year for the RREC

THE HISTORY BOYS • BDC members are gearing up to mark two significant Bentley motorsport centenaries this summer, commemorating the Isle of Man TT and Indy 500 events of 1922

TOUGH START IN LIFE • We take a trip ‘Down Under’ to meet the owner of this 1951 Silver Dawn, a car that endured an ultra-tough early career but is now a superbly presented older restoration

DAWN OF A NEW ERA

FROM THE ARCHIVES • We take a look at some of the most fascinating, most innovative and most successful Rolls-Royce and Bentley models via an array of period brochures, adverts and images

PAUL GUINNESS • As our outgoing editor prepares to hand over Rolls-Royce & Bentley Driver to his successor, he takes a look back at four years with the magazine