Rolls-Royce Cars (since 1980): Books - History

Rolls-Royce and Bentley In the 80s and 90s

This book is dedicated exclusively to the last motorcars designed and engineered entirely at Crewe. From the design and styling of the 1981 Silver Spur to the final Continental R produced in 2003, this book covers every model and goes into detail about every imaginable option across 240 pages.

Special attention is given to rarely seen features, unusual options, and the long wheelbase and limousine variants. In addition, there is a detailed evaluation checklist of things to look at when considering one for purchase.
Enthusiasts shopping for a car cannot be without this resource. This book also delves into all of the information that is known about the secretive collection of coachbuilt Rolls-Royce motorcars and Bentleys commissioned by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and his brother, Prince Jeffri.

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Author:	Richard Vaughan
Details:	240 pages, 28 x 21.5 cm / 11 x 8.5 in, paperback
Illustrations:	colour photos
Publisher:	Lulu Press, Inc. (USA, 2020)
ISBN:	9781794866829

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars - Making a Legend

Step inside a world of engineering excellence with this collection, dedicated to Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. The authors were granted unique access by the Rolls-Royce company. Detailed descriptions of the manufacturing process are set against a backdrop of heritage and prestige, including an exclusive showcase of the company's manufacturing facility and a splendid gallery of Rolls-Royce cars dating back to sketches of work from the 1930s.

This collection includes numerous unseen photos of Sir Henry Royce driving early versions of his iconic cars. A true behind-the-scenes experience, this book introduces the reader to the Rolls-Royce master craftsmen at work. High-quality images and detailed insights reveal the process by which each car is constructed, from the 2019 Ghost Zenith back in time to the 1904 Original.

Rolls-Royce opens their archive to reveal a spectacular timeline of design, providing readers with an insight into the world of those who still uphold the words of Sir Henry Royce: "Strive for perfection in everything you do".
The contents list guides the reader through the complete construction of a car: Design and Customisation, Paint and Finish, Chassis Assembly, Woodwork, Leather, Testing, The Spirit of Ecstasy Hood Ornament, and more. With a glimpse at the Rolls- Royce Training Academy and a plethora of featured cars from last year to the start of the last century, this is the ultimate Rolls-Royce collectors' volume.

Featured cars include the new Ghost (2020), the Phantom Tranquility (2019), Phantom Aviator Coupe (2012), the Phantom II Continental (1934) the AX201 Silver Ghost (1907), and many more.

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Author:	Simon Van Booy , Harvey Briggs
Details:	296 pages, 33.5 x 28.5 x 3.2 cm / 13.2 x 11.2 x 1.26 in, hardback
Illustrations:	40 b&w and 350 colour photos
Publisher:	Attainable Adventure Cruising Ltd (CDN, 2020)
ISBN:	9781788841009

Inside the Rolls-Royce & Bentley Styling Department 1971 to 2001

From a small design team working on the Silver Spirit/Mulsanne, to becoming Chief Stylist, Graham Hull peels back the curtain on an idiosyncratic institution during his time at Crewe. Throwing light on a factory motivated as much by pride as the bottom-line, all of the projects - whether production, special commission, or aborted designs - are covered, and the often unique styling process is explored.
This process was a key element in the resurgence of the dormant Bentley marque, that, with its fortunes on the rise, became the star of the Geneva Motor Show, attracting commissions from wealthy enthusiasts for totally bespoke vehicles.

Founding fathers Royce and Rolls melded engineering with marketing, but as marketing took over, this union fractured. The drama of how this British institution was divided between BMW and VW, and how aesthetic design, never cherished by British management, was increasingly recognised, is fundamental to the story.
The bewildering number of projects during the 1990s is a genuine eye-opener and a phenomena that demanded unique people, skills, and facilities.

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Author:	Graham Hull
Details:	176 pages, 26 x 21.5 x 1.9 cm / 10.25 x 8.5 x 0.75 in, hardback
Illustrations:	100 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	Veloce Publishing Ltd (GB, 2019)
ISBN:	9781845846015

Rolls-Royce & Bentley (1990-2002) (Soft Cover) - Brooklands Portfolio

Very handsomely Brooklands Portfolio book about the Bentley and Rolls-Royce models from the years 1990-2002. Describes the Bentley Turbo R, Brooklands, Continental R, T, SC, Azure, Arnage R, T & Red Label, Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit, Silver Spur, Flying Spur, Silver Dawn, Silver Seraph and Corniche.

• The 46 articles, taken from contemporary British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and technology.
• Also driving impressions, tests, comparison tests, technical specifications, etc.

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Details:	320 pages, 27 x 20 x 1.9 cm / 10.6 x 7.9 x 0.75 in, paperback
Illustrations:	600 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	Brooklands Books (GB, 2003)
Series:	Portfolio
ISBN:	9781855206410

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Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit & Silver Spur / Bentley Mulsanne, Eight, Continental, Turbo R, Brooklands & Azure

Introduced in 1980, the Silver Spirit and Bentley Mulsanne are the most successful post-war Rolls-Royces, and their longevity means ownership of these fine cars is as practical as it is pleasurable.

This complete history examines the cars' design and development, along with a full technical appraisal and helpful ownership information.

Features:
- A beautiful book
- The full, definitive history of the Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit now in its, enlarged, second edition
- Includes the complete story of the Bentley Mulsanne Ancestry
- Design and development
- Evolution
- Revival of the sporting Bentley
- Ownership of the best car in the world - what's involved
- Helpful hints on maintenance
- Full facts and figures

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Author:	Malcolm Bobbitt
Details:	208 pages, 25 x 20.5 x 2.1 cm / 9.8 x 8.1 x 0.83 in, paperback
Illustrations:	numerous b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	Veloce Publishing Ltd (GB, 2017)
ISBN:	9781787110960

The Complete Guide to the Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph and Bentley Arnage

This is the only book exclusively dedicated to the last motorcars to be designed at Crewe before Rolls-Royce and Bentley were sold to new owners. From design and styling of the Silver Seraph to the Arnage Final Series of 2009, this book covers every model and goes into detail about every imaginable option, with 270 color pictures.
Special attention is given to rarely seen features, unusual options, and the long wheelbase variants, including the Bentley State Limousine. In addition, there is a useful checklist of things to look at when evaluating one for purchase.

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Author:	Richard Vaughan
Details:	174 pages, 28 x 21.5 cm / 11 x 8.5 in, paperback
Illustrations:	270 colour photos
Publisher:	Lulu Press, Inc. (USA, 2016)
ISBN:	9781329861374

Azure, Brooklands, Seraph and Arnage

This is the only book exclusively dedicated to the last Crewe-built motorcars that were based on a platform developed before Bentley was sold to Volkswagen.
From design and styling of the Silver Seraph to the Arnage Final Series of 2009 plus the Brooklands, Azure, and Azure T, this book covers every model and goes into detail about every imaginable option, with 365 color pictures on 198 pages.

Special attention is given to rarely seen features, unusual options, and the long wheelbase variants, including the Rolls-Royce Park Ward, Arnage RL, Arnage 728, Arnage Limousine by Mulliner, Arnage High Roof, and the Bentley State Limousine. In addition, there is a useful checklist of things to look at when evaluating one for purchase.

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Author:	Richard Vaughan
Details:	198 pages, 28 x 21.5 cm / 11 x 8.5 in, paperback
Illustrations:	365 colour photos
Publisher:	Lulu Press, Inc. (USA, 2017)
ISBN:	9781365875137

The Goodwood Phantom Drophead Coupe

On New Year's Day 2003, the first Phantom saloon produced by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Ltd at Goodwood was handed over to its proud owner. Since that day the saloon and its extended wheelbase sibling have established themselves at the pinnacle of automotive design and luxury. The name Rolls-Royce might once again be qualified with the sobriquet 'the best car in the world'.
The Phantom saloon is designed around an aluminium spaceframe that imparts great strength, torsional rigidity and lightness to the car; it also has the ability to be easily adapted to other dimensions and designs.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars knew that they had to produce more than one model to satisfy their existing and potential customers, and so, following the worldwide approbation for the experimental car 100EX, a production version was conceived, designed and manufactured; the Phantom Drophead Coupé A two-door, four-seater soft-top convertible; the Drophead Coupé.
The reader may now decide if Rolls-Rolls Motor Cars succeeded in their endeavour to build the most attractive, exciting and romantic open car to bear the Spirit of Ecstasy mascot and the name Rolls-Royce.

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Author:	Malcolm Tucker
Details:	208 pages, 28 x 28 cm / 11 x 11 in, hardback
Illustrations:	300+ b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	Dalton Watson Fine Books (USA, 2007)
ISBN:	9781854432292

Rolls-Royce and Bentley Coachbuilt Specials in the Modern Era

This book shines a light on every modern (1966 to 2017) modified and coachbuilt Rolls-Royce and Bentley. The goal is to create a record of their existence for future enthusiasts. The book contains over 800 color pictures spread across 359 pages.

Many of the pictures have never been published anywhere, including some astounding pictures of the cars made only for the Brunei royal family. In addition, there are fantastic and highly detailed pictures of the amazing Niko-Michael Camargue retractable hardtop convertible, and numerous Hooper cars based on the Silver Spirit and Turbo R.
No other book has so many amazing pictures of the modern coachbuilt Rolls-Royce motorcars and Bentleys by Jankel, Frua, Hooper, Zagato, Touring, Panelcraft and others. It is a must-read for all Rolls-Royce and Bentley enthusiasts.

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Author:	Richard Vaughan
Details:	359 pages, 28 x 21.5 cm / 11 x 8.5 in, paperback
Illustrations:	800+ colour photos
Publisher:	Lulu Press, Inc. (USA, 2017)
ISBN:	9781365782206