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Rolls Royce And Bentley: The Crewe Years (3rd Edition)Stock informationGeneral Fields
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DescriptionThe names Rolls-Royce and Bentley have long been synonymous with engineering excellence, longevity, luxury and beauty of line. This re-designed and modernised third edition of a best-selling classic traces the remarkable story of these automotive aristocrats, examining all the post-war models manufactured at Crewe, bringing the story right up to date. More recent developments include the marques' acquisition in 1998 by rival German manufacturers, the last Crewe-built Rolls-Royce Corniche in 2002, and the 2007 Continental GT coupe and Bentley Arnage Diamond Series unveiled to mark 60 years of production at Crewe. Author descriptionF4481 Table of contentsExamination of all post-war models of Crewe-built Rolls-Royce and Bentley cars, with full technical specifications.More than 900 photographs and drawings detailing chassis, bodywork, interiors, designers' wash drawings etc.Traditional coachbuilding.Acquisition of Rolls-Royce by BMW and Bentley by Volkswagen.The last Corniche built at Crewe, styled to reflect the interior of the 1907 Silver Ghost.Limited edition of the Continental GT coupe, the most successful car in Bentley's illustrious history.Chassis and engine numbers, delivery dates and production figures. |