Synopses & Reviews
Now in large format. The revised and re-designed definitive history of the fastest and most elegant Bentleys: the Continentals. Includes Bentley Continental R and S-Types (1951-66), Bentley Corniche (1971-84), Continental Convertible (1984-95), Continental R/S/T (1991-2002) and Azure (1995-2002). Models covered: Bentley Continental R and S-Types (1951-66), Bentley Corniche (1971-84), Continental Convertible (1984-95), Continental R/S/T and Azure (1991-2002).
Review
"Now in large format, this reworked version offers further insight into Bentley's finest models." – Classic and Sports Car
"There are plenty of period photographs plus design drawings and pages from contemporary brochures. A very useful and readable reference work." – Classic Cars
Review
"It is an important reference work fit to grace the bookshelves of the most ardent enthusiast, and provides so much in-depth and pleasurable reading for all those to whom the fabulous Continental Bentleys meant so much." – Chester Standard
"Here's a beautifully produced book chronicling that most desirable of all post war Bentleys … its 256 pages are packed with over 300 photographs and I only hope that the nicely coated quality paper is sufficiently drool-proof to resist repeated visits." – Gay Classic Car Group
"The layout and graphic design are top notch. This hardcover, large format version and definitive history is a must for Continental owners and Bentley enthusiasts." – Old Autos, Canada
Synopsis
Large format, revised and re-designed edition of the definitive history of the most sought-after, fastest and elegant Bentleys.
Synopsis
Large format version of the definitive history of the most sought-after, fastest and elegant Bentleys in the era of British ownership: the Continentals. Includes Bentley Continental R and S-Types (from 1951), Bentley Corniche, Continental Convertible, Continental R/S/T and Azure.
About the Author
Born and educated in Gloucestershire, England, Martin Bennett has lived in Australia since 1962. He has several books on the Rolls-Royce and Bentley marques to his credit, the first having been published in 1973, and he has been the editor of the Rolls-Royce Owners Club of Australia journal PRAECLARVM since 1983. He has owned numerous Bentley cars and has extensive driving experience of all models, including those covered by this book.Martin Bennett – editor of the Rolls-Royce Owners’ Club of Australia’s journal Praeclarum from 1984 to 2004, and editor of the Sir Henry Royce Foundation of Australia’s Foundation Bulletin – has owned many Rolls-Royce and Bentley cars and has extensive driving experience of most models, from 1905 to the present. Gloucestershire-born, he now lives in Australia.