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Elegance and sophistication radiate from the pages of this spectacularly illustrated book about the world's most revered automobiles. Although having the means to ride in high style isn't always a possibility, readers can use this book to live large for at least a little while. This stunning new book:
- Explores the "other" great British invasion in extensive historical details useful for automobile historians and collectors
- Features primary models such as the classic Silver Ghost and today's Phantom accompanied by 300+ rare and specially commissioned photos and technical drawings
- Speaks to car enthusiasts' wishful thinking and serves as an ideal gift

Rolls-Royces and Bentleys are among the most prestigious cars in the world and, as such, attract a highly discerning clientele. The Silver Shadow, along with its rarer sibling the Bentley T, were the first Rolls-Royce designed models to feature modern construction methods, albeit the cars were built to the highest of standards by craftsmen in accordance with the firms’ long standing traditions. It is no wonder these cars are revered internationally by marque enthusiasts for their initial build quality, comfort and effortless performance. The Essential Buyer’s Guide to the Silver Shadow and Bentley T is, in effect, having expert advice pocket size! Intended for marque owners and novice enthusiasts alike, Malcolm Bobbitt’s practical and easy to follow book will allow the potential purchaser of one of these prestige cars to confidently and quickly assess a vehicle as to its true condition. The guide equips the buyer to take a professional approach when viewing a car, and to decide within fifteen minutes whether it is worth taking a longer and more detailed examination. This guide provides all the information and advice necessary to embark upon an hour-long appraisal of the car, and to judge whether it is the right vehicle at the right price. Featured in this guide are specially selected illustrations to help properly evaluate a potential purchase. Information on the Rolls-Royce and Bentley community, such as marque specialists and clubs, is given, along with all the cars’ vital statistics. This book covers all models in the Silver Shadow and Bentley T range to include the highly sought after coachbuilt types. Not only will it guide buyers in making the right choice of car, the information imparted will ensure enjoyable motoring and satisfying Rolls-Royce and Bentley ownership. The book identifies all the common problem areas with 100 clear color photographs and jargon free text.

Detailed model-by-model descriptions, technical and restoration information, and invaluable reference data are provided in this book in the popular Collector's Guide series. "Books no one interested in Rolls-Royce and/or Bentley should overlook." UHV Automobilist. "Robson's text is very good and the pictures are even better." Old Cars Weekly. Rated 5 stars by Car Collector.

This illustrated history covers every model produced by Rolls-Royce, from the little 10hp vehicle of 1904 to their present-day luxury cars. Compiled with the full cooperation of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Ltd., this exceptional volume provides detailed technical specs and chassis numbers, a Rolls-Royce company chronology from 1904-96, and is filled with many previously unpublished illustrations of the cars produced by Rolls-Royce (and Bentley since 1933).

The names Rolls-Royce and Bentley have long been synonymous with engineering excellence, longevity, luxury and beauty of line. This re-designed and updated third edition includes more than 900 superb photographs and drawings of chassis, coachwork and interiors, including designers’ wash drawings. The book traces the remarkable story of these automotive aristocrats, examining all the post-war models manufactured at Crewe, bringing the story right up to date. More recent developments include the marques’ acquisition by Volkswagen in 1998 leading on to the last Rolls-Royce car built at Crewe, a 2002 Corniche Convertible, and the 2007 Continental GT coupé and Bentley Arnage Diamond Series unveiled to mark 60 years of production at Crewe. A full breakdown of all the chassis and engine numbers, delivery dates and production figures are listed in the book.

Detailed model-by-model descriptions, technical and restoration information, and invaluable reference data. Robsons text is very good and the pictures are even better. Old Cars Weekly.