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.

Rolls-Royce & Bentley Driver

Sharing the pleasure

UP FRONT NEWS AND VIEWS

SHARING OUT THE RICHES • Not sure you fancy taking on a classic Rolls-Royce by yourself? Then how about teaming up with a few friends to share the cost - and to multiply the enjoyment

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

CHANGE OF IDENTITY

AUCTION TRACKER • We take a look at the ongoing Rolls-Royce and Bentley auction trends, picking up on the latest results in what’s always an interesting market

BUYING A BENTLEY SZ • Offering decent value by marque standards, plus all the sporting allure of the Bentley badge, it’s easy to see the appeal of a ‘Winged B’ SZ saloon. But what needs checking before you buy?

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

THE Perfection OF PATINA • Once destined to be a ‘breaker’, this remarkably original long-wheelbase Silver Cloud II is now an appreciated road-legal classic… complete with the battle scars of an active career

THE V8 TRANSFORMATION

CREWE 80th CELEBRATIONS HEADING TO GAYDON • The RREC is hosting a celebration of 80 years of Crewe car production – and we’re all invited to attend this special event at the British Motor Museum

RREC ANNUAL RALLY • Late June saw the return of the RREC’s UK-based Annual Rally after a one-year hiatus, with members and enthusiasts coming together for this spectacular long weekend

VANDEN PLAS • We delve into the fascinating history of Vanden Plas, arguably the preeminent coachbuilder of Bentley bodies between 1923 and 1931, its ‘Cricklewood’ models being among the most lauded

SECOND TIME AROUND • We pay a visit to Ghost Motors to experience a rather special late-model Derby Bentley - a pillarless four-door that’s surely one of the rarest, most stylish saloons of its era

THE DERBY BENTLEY

BENTLEY CONCEPTS OF THE 1990s • Compared with some marques, Bentley concept cars have been fairly few and far between. Here we celebrate a disparate trio that had many enthusiasts salivating

THE HIGHS AND THE LOWS • After a lengthy effort to remove every excuse for minor running faults, our Silver Shadow should go like a train. But for how long?

LATEST TEST CAR: ARNAGE RED LABEL • In association with Flying Spares, in place of our usual step-by-step technical guide, Andy Thwaites introduces us to the company’s latest test car - a 2002 Bentley Arnage Red Label

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 • Our editor casts his mind back to late 2002, when a UK motoring magazine previewed three imminent British...