Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud and Silver Wraith: books - history

Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud & Bentley S-Series - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book about the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud and Bentley S-Series. Describes the Silver Cloud, S-Series, Continental, Limousine, Silver Cloud II, III, S2 and S2 LWB.

• The 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:	216 pages, 27.5 x 20 x 1.3 cm / 10.8 x 7.9 x 0.51 in, paperback
Illustrations:	575 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	Brooklands Books (GB, 2003)
ISBN:	9781855206458

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Coachwork on Rolls-Royce and Bentley (1945-1965) : Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith, Silver Dawn & Silver Cloud

After 1945, Rolls-Royce and Bentley used standardized body designs, but for the next two decades, they also supplied chassis separately. Customers could then have these chassis fitted with custom coachwork by specialist coachbuilders like Mulliner, Park Ward, and James Young in Britain, or Graber, Farina, and Franay in Europe.

Many buyers chose this option, and this extensively illustrated book showcases the wide variety of body styles created during this fascinating period. It includes chassis number lists for each coachbuilder, both in Britain and abroad, to identify their creations. This makes it an invaluable reference for anyone interested in Rolls-Royce and Bentley cars of the post-war era.

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Author:	James Taylor
Details:	192 pages, 27 x 21 cm / 10.6 x 8.25 in, hardback
Illustrations:	200+ b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	Herridge & Sons Ltd (GB, 2019)
ISBN:	9781906133894

Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud - The Complete Story

Rolls-Royce acquired Bentley Motors in 1931, and while the Bentley name remained, its models increasingly shared Rolls-Royce components. By 1955, the Silver Cloud and Bentley S were essentially the same car with different badges. However, Bentley's sporting heritage continued with the exclusive Continental models based on these designs.

The Silver Cloud series marked a high point for Rolls-Royce. These cars had a unique presence, with the standard saloons known for their elegance and perfect proportions. Special-bodied versions showcased the craftsmanship of top coachbuilders.

With around 190 photographs, this book covers:
- The design and development of the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud and Bentley S Type
- The production evolution of these models from 1955 to 1965
- The Bentley Continental variants derived from them
- The history of the Phantom V and VI limousines, produced from 1959 to 1990
- Technical specifications, including paint and interior options
- Production numbers and chassis codes
- A guide to buying and owning these classic cars

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Author:	James Taylor
Details:	192 pages, 26 x 21.5 x 2 cm / 10.25 x 8.5 x 0.79 in, hardback
Illustrations:	numerous b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	The Crowood Press Ltd (GB, 2022)
Series:	The Complete Story
ISBN:	9781785009679

The Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith : Celebrating 70 Years of the First Post-War Rolls-Royce

This book explores the Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith, the first model introduced after World War II. Over a production span of just over a decade, 1.883 cars were built, each uniquely crafted. These vehicles represent a time when luxury automobiles were custom-made by hand.

All Silver Wraiths featured bespoke bodies designed by renowned coachbuilders such as H.J. Mulliner, Hooper, and James Young. This book provides detailed histories of these and other coachbuilders, along with a complete list of every Silver Wraith produced, presented in a comprehensive table.

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Author:	Martin Bennett
Details:	392 pages, 30 x 23 x 4.7 cm / 11.8 x 9.1 x 1.85 in, hardback
Illustrations:	575 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	Dalton Watson Fine Books (USA, 2017)
ISBN:	9781854432889