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2138. BENTLEY 4.5 LITRE SUPERCHARGED. Foulis 'Autofolio' publication on the famous "blower" Bentley. More than a simple picture book, this has period advertisements, technical pictures of the oily bits (it is published by Haynes after all!) and a lot of good information on the known history of each chassis. Hardback in good condition. 8in x 10in. pp. 72. £10 |
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1935. ROLLS-ROYCE ENTHUSIASTS' CLUB YEARBOOK 2010. A lavish, hefty tome produced for the RREC. Lots of the sort of 'lifestyle articles you'd expect in expensive magazines but there's some great historic R-R and Bentley content too, drawing on the club's own archives. Not normally sold outside the club. Hardback in good condition (one corner bumped) with very good dustwrapper. 10in x10in. pp.429 £14 |
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1786. BENTLEY: AGAIN 1928. "The Sixth Annual Le Mans 24 Hour Road Race Won for the third time by a Bentley Car" Achievements book published by Bentley Motors Ltd. "Presented with compliments as yet another demonstration of amazing reliability". Gold-embossed light blue card cover with original, tight cord tie. Very clean inside, apart from a water stain at the bottom of the spine which doesn't extend as far as the text or artwork on any page. Photographs, Gordon-Crosby and De Grineau drawings, articles from motoring and national newspapers etc. etc. This is a rare and lovely thing. - I've only ever seen one before! More images or other information on request. 28 numbered pages 6in x 10in. £1200 |
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1650. ROLLS-ROYCE / GRAND TOUR.
Diary of an Eastward Journey. Patrick Balfour
1934. A handsome volume giving a complete account of the author's trip
from the RAC in London, through Europe to Syria, Iraq and Persia(sic),
Afghanistan, India, Nepal, Malaya, Siam and Sumatra before returning home.
Illustrated with 47 pages of photographs. Hardback in excellent condition.
(No dustwrapper but a clear plastic sleeve has kept the covers clean) 6
x 9.5in. pp.318. £70 |
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1601. ROLLS-ROYCE
Enamel badge. Brass-type metal with inlaid
black enamel R-R logo. looks just like the radiator badges but a little
smaller. 1in x 1.75 in (25mm x 44mm). Plain back. £40 |
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1421. ROLLS-ROYCE CORNICHE. Sumptuous
glossy brochure which consists almost exclusively of gorgeous photographs,
with just one page of specifications. Excellent condition. Large
9.5in x 13.5in format. pp.28 £18 |
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1391. ROLLS-ROYCE. CLAUDE JOHNSTON. 1926. Privately
published colllection of tributes to "C.J." who was the first
secretary of the Royal Automobile Club and effective creator of Rolls-Royce.
As its secretary and later managing director he balanced the talents of
Royce, the doughty engineer and Rolls the racing driver, aviator and salesman. See
the excellent biography by W.J. Oldham; "The Hyphen in Rolls-Royce" which
sums up his role perfectly. Soft covers with portrait print on inside
page. Water damage to bottom corner is extensive but doesn't affect
the legibility of the text of this extremely rare item. (more detailed
pictures on request) 9in x 11in. pp.23 £125 |
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