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A written and pictorial history of the standard models of postwar Rolls-Royce and Bentley cars, from 1945 to 1965, beginning with a brief prewar history of the marque and it's vehicles, and continuing on with Bentley Mk VI, the first 'stand-steel' saloon. Nicely illustrated showing not only the fine exteriors but also including many photographs of the Merlin & Griffin engines as well as other mechanical details.

Contents : Ancestors & Heritage; Bentley Mk VI; Roll-Royce Silver Dawn; Bentley R-type; Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I; The V8-engined SIIs; SIII - the final derivatives; Shadow over the Cloud - How do you replace a 'classic'?; A guide to ownership; Technical specifications; Chassis identification; Production and deliveries 1945 - 1965; Performance figures.