Rolls-Royce & Bentley Driver

Celebrating two of Britain's most prestigious automotive marques, Rolls-Royce & Bentley Driver magazine is the definitive publication for all Rolls-Royce and Bentley enthusiasts and owners. Principally focusing on the classic models of these luxurious car brands, it will offer comprehensive coverage of the most popular versions from both Rolls-Royce and Bentley, ranging from immediately after WW2 up to around the turn of the millennium. Undoubtedly, there will be some coverage of pre-war models, and we will feature modern classics such as the Bentley GT coupe. Whatever the model, however, our aim with Rolls-Royce & Bentley Driver magazine is to offer a mix of owners' stories, buying advice, technical hints and tips and inspiration on how to restore, maintain, and, crucially, enjoy your favourite Rolls-Royce or Bentley.

Rolls-Royce & Bentley Driver

Back in the driving seat

OPEN-TOP BATUR UNVEILED

HYBRID GT SET FOR LAUNCH

EXTRAORDINARY MEETING

FACELIFT FOR CULLINAN

UNIQUE PHANTOM

BLURRED LINES • What was Rolls-Royce up to when it borrowed not only Bentley's full-pressure turbo engine but also a famous Bentley nameplate? We find out with some rapid road miles through Scotland

RETURN OF WILDBERRY

MARKET WATCH • Each issue, we take a look at some of the most tempting cars for sale and report on others that have sold – covering everything from affordable modern classics through to the most premium-priced gems

AUCTION TRACKER • We take a look at the latest auction trends for Rolls-Royce and Bentley classics, with some fascinating year-on-year comparisons

DOORS OF PERCEPTION • Car doors work in a way we take for granted, but every now and then a perceptive mind looks for improvement… as demonstrated by this clever James Young design on a Derby Bentley

ANNUAL RALLY COUNTDOWN • The RREC looks forward to its most important event of the year, which is set to attract owners and enthusiasts from around the world

FULL SPEED AHEAD! • It's another packed summer for BDC members, both on the road and in the motorsports arena, with Concours and Silverstone at the heart of the club's calendar

CONTINENTAL GT FRONT PADS & DISCS • Our technical series continues with a front brake disc and pad change on a 2003 Bentley Continental GT, giving a glimpse into how the professionals tackle it – and how you could do so at home

FINAL FLOURISH • We take a trip to Kent-based Ghost Motor Works to sample a fine-looking Silver Shadow II – a car with a comprehensive history and impeccable road manners

GHOST MOTOR WORKS

YOUR SHOUT • Got something to say about anything Rolls-Royce or Bentley related? Then we want to hear it!

CONTINENTAL GT FAN

THE SPIRIT OF EXPERIMENTATION A SPECTRE CALLS • Before the new electric Spectres of today, Rolls-Royce used the name for a series of 10 experimental cars that introduced V12 engines and led to the pre-war Phantom III

20/25: THE INTER-WAR SUCCESS STORY • With 2024 marking the 95th anniversary of the 20/25, we take a look at this bestselling small-horsepower Rolls-Royce and examine the reasons behind its success

OWNING A 20/25

WINS AND LOSSES • That long list of small jobs referred to in the last issue hardly gets shorter, as new quirks appear whenever an old flaw is cured

MARQUE OF RESPECT • Three years after acquiring his first Rolls-Royce at the age of 23, Callum Simpson introduces the various examples he's since gone on to enjoy

FROM THE ARCHIVES • We take a look at some of the most fascinating, most innovative and most successful Rolls-Royce and Bentley models via an array of period brochures, adverts and images

PAUL GUINNESS • Our returning former editor ponders the current state of...