Bentley 3-1/2 and 4-1/4 Litre in Detail 1933-40

A history, description and analysis of the 3 1/2 and 4 1/2 Litre Bentleys built by Rolls-Royce during the 1930s following their surprise takeover of Bentley Motors early in the decade. The 70 color photographs, some of them specially commissioned, feature outstanding examples of the coachbuilder's art, and are backed up by some 140 images from the archives.

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About the author

Nick Walker studied engineering at Cambridge, but then pursued a career in business management and marketing. He is Honorary Librarian of the Vintage Sports-Car Club, Honorary Archivist of SAE-UK (formerly IBCAM), and a member of the Society of Automotive Historians. His special allegiance is to the Alvis marque, and he has owned examples bodied by both Vanden Plas and Cross & Ellis as well as serving as Chairman of the Alvis Owner Club. Now retired, he has in recent years written a number of books and articles on automotive history.

Summary

A history, description and analysis of the 3 1/2 and 4 1/2 Litre Bentleys built by Rolls-Royce during the 1930s following their surprise takeover of Bentley Motors. As well as tracing the story of Bentley Motors, this volume offers in-depth technical accounts and a look at using the cars today.

Product details

• Authors: Herrige & Sons Ltd, Nick Walker
• Publisher: Herridge & Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 20.05.2004
• EAN: 9780954106317
• ISBN: 978-0-9541063-1-7
• No. of pages: 160
• Dimensions: 219 mm x 276 mm x 18 mm
• Weight: 914 g
• Illustrations: 70 colour and 140 b&w photographs
• Series: In Detail (Herridge & Sons); In Detail (Herridge & Sons); in Detail
• Subject: Guides > Motor vehicles, aircraft, ships, space travel > Car, motorcycle, moped