A detailed guide to the evolution of Rolls Royce and Bentley cars during 1946 to 1965. It examines their correct original specifications and equipment, and provides photographs of some 20 cars. Coachbuilt versions are also covered, including the Bentley Continental and R & S Types.
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The two decades between 1945 and 1965 saw some remarkable motor cars emerge from the new Rolls-Royce factory at Crewe. The Mark VI Bentley was the first model to be built entirely by Rolls-Royce, using a body supplied by Pressed Steel, although coachbuilt cars were still available. The Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn version followed in 1949, this and its Bentley sister both receiving 'big boot' bodies in 1952. Meanwhile the 120mph Continental appeared. The entirely new Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud and Bentley S-series, almost identical to each other, arrived in 1955, and from 1959 a V8 was installed. By their side, coachbuilt S-series Continentals continued. Original Rolls-Royce & Bentley 1946-65 is the essential companion to these cars. The aim of this book is to reveal, in words and color photographs, how the various models altered through the course of production. Drawing on factory records, parts lists, catalogs and other data, the author has provided a meticulous survey of the standard steel cars built at Crewe. Over 250 specially commissioned color photographs, showing the detail changes to these cars, accompany the authoritative text.
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James Taylor is a well-known writer in various automotive fields, and Rolls-Royce and Bentley cars - particularly those covered in this book - are a special interest. Highly respected for the meticulous research he brings to his work, he has written over 40 books, including other titles in the Original series on the Land-Rover Series I and Triumph Stag. Some of his books have appeared in foreign languages, and his own linguistic ability has seen him translate other books from German and French. He lives in rural Oxfordshire.
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This review is from: Original Rolls-Royce & Bentley 1946-65: The Restorer's Guide to the 'standard' saloons and mainstream coachbuilt derivatives (Original Series) (Hardcover)
I'm in the process of restoring a 1947 Bentley Mark VI and this book has been very helpful in details about the car that I have not seen elsewhere. The pictures are outstanding quality, and although it is not intended to be an A to Z restoration book, it is very informative historically.
2.0 out of 5 stars
Restorers guide absolutely NOT,
This review is from: Original Rolls-Royce & Bentley 1946-65 (Hardcover)
This a nice RR book with lots of production data and the updates throughout the model years. But NOT as a restorers guide? There is absolutely not a single word in it on how to restore this car. It's a waste of money to purchase this book for restoration purposes. It's a nice coffee table book that's all.
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As the Second World War shuddered to an end in 1945, it was by no means certain that Rolls-Royce would ever resume the manufacture of motor cars. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
chassis bodied, raked steering column, coachbuilt bodywork, side steering tube, standard saloon body, centre steering lever, chassis identification plate, larger rear lamps, capping rail, standard paint finishes, two suffix letters, chassis series, standard paint colours, sports saloon body, coachbuilt bodies, coachbuilt cars, chassis number sequences, chassis lubrication system, following chassis, rear spats, spare wheel compartment, exterior colour schemes, drophead coupe body, standard saloons, upholstery colour Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Silver Cloud, Park Ward, Silver Dawn, Bentley Continental, Flying Spur, Shell Grey, James Young, Tudor Grey, Bentley S-series, Continental S-series, Velvet Green, Silver Wraith, Long Wheelbase, R-type Bentley, Interior Facia, Midnight Blue, Sage Green, Two-tone Grey, Wilmot Breeden, Bentley R-type, Dark Blue, R-type Continentals, Chassis Chassis Frame, Smoke Green, Dunlop Fort New!
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As the Second World War shuddered to an end in 1945, it was by no means certain that Rolls-Royce would ever resume the manufacture of motor cars. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
chassis bodied, raked steering column, coachbuilt bodywork, side steering tube, standard saloon body, centre steering lever, chassis identification plate, larger rear lamps, capping rail, standard paint finishes, two suffix letters, chassis series, standard paint colours, sports saloon body, coachbuilt bodies, coachbuilt cars, chassis number sequences, chassis lubrication system, following chassis, rear spats, spare wheel compartment, exterior colour schemes, drophead coupe body, standard saloons, upholstery colour Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Silver Cloud, Park Ward, Silver Dawn, Bentley Continental, Flying Spur, Shell Grey, James Young, Tudor Grey, Bentley S-series, Continental S-series, Velvet Green, Silver Wraith, Long Wheelbase, R-type Bentley, Interior Facia, Midnight Blue, Sage Green, Two-tone Grey, Wilmot Breeden, Bentley R-type, Dark Blue, R-type Continentals, Chassis Chassis Frame, Smoke Green, Dunlop Fort New!
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