Buy a Classic Rolls-Royce or Bentley

By: Lan Sluder

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Rolls-Royce and Bentley motorcars are special. They turn heads. They are, and have been since the original Rolls-Royce Ltd was established more than a century ago, the choice of royalty, heads of state, celebrities and car collectors. Yet, you can own and enjoy an extraordinary example of automotive history for as little as the cost of an ordinary used car. Are you considering buying a classic Rolls-Royce or Bentley? If so, this is the guide to read before you buy. This new book was further updated, revised and expanded, with many new photographs. Buy a Classic Rolls-Royce or Bentley is by Lan Sluder, author of more than 20 books and a Rolls-Royce owner himself. It covers all of the following subjects and more: Gives you an overview of the unique history of Rolls-Royce and Bentley. Provides a brief thumbnail sketch of the different models and styles of Rolls-Royce and Bentley motorcars from 1906 to today. Explores what you should think about before buying a Rolls-Royce or Bentley. Lists the 12 steps you should take to buy a specific Rolls-Royce or Bentley motorcar. Covers the best sources of used Rolls-Royce and Bentley cars for sale. Using proprietary databases, provides median and mean asking prices for key Rolls-Royce and Bentley motorcars today. Suggests the Rolls-Royce and Bentley models best suited for a first-time buyer and their typical costs. Provides a price guide, in today’s market and given the condition of the vehicle, that you should expect to pay for most classic Rolls-Royce or Bentley models. Covers the great Rolls-Royce and Bentley cars in history, including the Rolls-Royce 40/50 or Silver Ghost, Twenty, 20/25, Phantom I,II and III, 30/35, Wraith and Silver Wraith of the Derby period, the Crewe-built Silver Dawn, Silver Cloud series, Phantom IV, V and VI, Silver Shadow series, Silver Spirit and Silver Spur series, plus the BMW-era Rolls-Royce models; also covers the early Bentley Cricklewood cars, the Derby-era cars and the Crewe-era Bentley cars such as the Mark VI, S-Series, T-Series, Mulsanne, Eight, Turbo R and more. Includes photographs of key Rolls-Royce and Bentley cars. Explains the real cost of owning and maintaining one of these automobiles is likely to be and to explore the ways in which buying, owning and selling the vehicle is bound to have frustrations, complications and headaches, in addition to pleasures. Recommends sources of technical expertise, parts, repairs and restoration for you as a Rolls-Royce or Bentley buyer or owner. Provides detailed information on the leading Rolls-Royce and Bentley owners' and enthusiasts' clubs in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom and around the world. Provides suggestions on where you can get more information, if you need it and want it. Contains a dictionary of Rolls-Royce and Bentley terms with which you should be familiar. Is comprehensive without being overly complicated. Most important of all, it answers the questions, “Should you buy?” and “How should you go about it?”