this highly acclaimed title is keenly sought by owners & enthusiasts alike . A hefty work of 448 pages covering the "Derby" Bentley sports cars cars that immediately followed the company take over by Rolls Royce and changed the company image from large rapid, Le Mans winning sporting cars to a more refined and less cutting-edge 'grand tourer' but still one with of amazing performance, reliability & sheer comfort for the day and of course the Coach-builders dream. So many well known names were commissioned over the years to provide bodies , among which are perhaps some of the most elegant of all time. . A truly comprehensive array of the variety of styles and makers work is captured in the large number of original period photos accompanying the authoritative and enjoyable text. Many famous names owned a Derby Bentley from racing drivers Prince Bira, Malcolm Campbell and Raymond Mays to film director Michael "The Red Shoes" Powell, Hollywood star Robert Montgomery and band leader Billy Cotton .One chapter is devoted to comments from such owners. An absolute must, for the Bentley enthusiast. The book is in very good order, the jacket is a little worn with small (3mm) repairs at the top of the spine/front cover hinge and the lower front right corners.Minor top edge shelf wear also present.
Note - very heavy!
