The fastest and most powerful coachbuilt Bentleys described in vivid detail. - Includes technical specification, performance data and a listing of individual cars. - Profusely illustrated. - Martin Bennett is an internationally acknowledged Rolls-Royce and Bentley expert. - Covers - 1951 to date - Bentley Continental R Type, S1, S2 & S3; Bentley Corniche; Bentley Continental Convertible; Bentley Continental R, S & T; Bentley Azure.
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The Flying Lady, part of the International Club for Rolls-Royce and Bentley Owners & Enthusiasts, February 2007, US
As there are always new enthusiasts joining the club, it seems useful to point out that one of the standard reference books in a solid RR/B library has been reprinted – for the third time no less, which in and of itself is a testament to the work's lasting relevance. The original edition was reviewed in FL98-5, p. 5630. Quite a bit has happened to these nameplates since (the Continental SC especially comes to mind – a most unusual car, and missing from most modern Bentley literature), but none of it is reflected in any of the subsequent editions as they are straight reprints rather than revisions. One hastens to add that they were issued without the author's involvement who probably would have dearly liked an opportunity to keep the book current (and expand the all-to-brief index!). No matter, what it does cover – 1951 to 1998 – it does thoroughly. Of timeless usefulness is the complete chassis list of all R-type-S3 Continentals, as are the lists of specs and modifications. The book is extensively illustrated, mostly b/w, even reproducing period ads and road tests.
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Now in large format. The revised and re-designed definitive history of the fastest and most elegant Bentleys: the Continentals. Includes Bentley Continental R and S-Types (1951-66), Bentley Corniche (1971-84), Continental Convertible (1984-95), Continental R/S/T (1991-2002) and Azure (1995-2002). Models covered: Bentley Continental R and S-Types (1951-66), Bentley Corniche (1971-84), Continental Convertible (1984-95), Continental R/S/T and Azure (1991-2002).
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In the 1930s motorways in Britain were still twenty years away, but fast, limited access roads were already being built on the Continent, notably in Germany, enabling drivers to cruise at higher speeds for longer periods than was possible on even the best British 'A' roads. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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In the 1930s motorways in Britain were still twenty years away, but fast, limited access roads were already being built on the Continent, notably in Germany, enabling drivers to cruise at higher speeds for longer periods than was possible on even the best British 'A' roads. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
dummy filler cap, coachbuilt cars, standard steel saloon, height control system, styling office, experimental chassis, new facia, higher final drive ratio, coachbuilding firm, refrigerated air conditioning, external styling, radiator shell, drophead coupe, rear boot, hydraulic tappets, experimental department, automatic gearbox, luggage capacity, centre console, chassis fitted, styling department, sports saloon, hydraulic dampers, boot lid, automatic choke Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Park Ward, Bentley Continental, James Young, Rolls-Royce Ltd, John Blatchley, Type Continental, Silver Shadow, Bentley Corniche, High Road, Peter Wharton, Gurney Nutting, World War, Hythe Road, Vilhelm Koren, George Moseley, Jack Barclay Ltd, Llewellyn Smith, Stanley Watts, Bill Allen, Chief Styling Engineer, Embiricos Bentley, Geneva Motor Show, Motor Car Division, Chief Stylist, North America New!
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