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

Celebrating 60 years

TRADITIONAL LEATHER

MULLINER FLEET ORDER

BENTLEY CELEBRATION

BESPOKE ALBUMS

FOUNDATION PICNIC

ONE-OFF CULLINAN

CHANGE OF IDENTITY • We head to California to sample an intriguing Derby Bentley – a stylish 3½ Litre drophead coupé that, in the hands of a famous owner, experienced a change of coachwork early on in its career

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

AUCTION TRACKER • We take a look at the latest Rolls-Royce and Bentley auction trends, picking up on some fascinating results in what is an unpredictable market

NOT THE BEST OF STARTS • We meet the owner of a 1986 Silver Spur, the first custodian of which was Lord Weinstock – a Rolls-Royce client so unhappy with his car that he ended up threatening legal action

STRETCHED WHEELBASE

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

RISE OF THE PANTECHNICON • As controversial now as it was when new, Nubar Gulbenkian’s radically styled 1947 Silver Wraith is back on the road at last, following its latest thorough restoration

THE START OF A REVOLUTION • To mark the 60th anniversary of this best-selling Rolls-Royce, we take a look at the history of the Silver Shadow – the saloon originally tasked with reinventing ‘The Best Car in the World’

EXCLUSIVELY BENTLEY

CAMARGUE DERIVATIVE

FINAL BODYSHELL

THE TWO-DOOR DERIVATIVES • Despite the Silver Shadow’s monocoque design, Rolls-Royce saw potential for a coachbuilt variant… and in the process, created one of its longest-running and most desirable models

LIVING WITH A SILVER SHADOW • Sixty years after its debut, the Silver Shadow offers a tempting ownership experience… but what’s it really like to own this Rolls-Royce bestseller, and what should you look out for?

BOUND FOR BEAULIEU! • To help celebrate six decades of the Silver Shadow, we take a trip to the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, aboard one of the finest long-wheelbase survivors

FROM ‘CHIPPENDALE DASH’ TO SHADOW II • Reader Kelvin Lee reveals the remarkable story of his father’s long-running Silver Shadow love affair, which saw a succession of brand new examples delivered

MARKETING THE SILVER SHADOW • Among the many memorable adverts and brochures issued by Rolls-Royce to promote the Silver Shadow and its siblings were these, each one a classic in its own right

SILVER SHADOW ELECTRONIC IGNITION • As part of the Silver Shadow’s 60th anniversary celebrations, Flying Spares explains what’s involved in carrying out a useful electronic ignition conversion on this perennially popular classic

JOIN THE BIG BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION! • There’s not long to go now until the...