In October 1919 W.O.Bentley and F.T.Burgess tested their new 3 litre engine, which formed the basis for the Bentley car. More than 3000 Bentleys were produced over the next 12 years, and from a first victory in a Brooklands junior sprint handicap extends an endurance racing history which has not been rivalled.

One of the most recognised and revered car brands, Bentley celebrates its centenary in 2019. In conjunction with the Bentley Drivers Club and the W.O. Bentley Memorial Foundation, 100 Years of Bentley is a lavish celebration of the company, from its earliest models right up the modern day cars. A six-times winner in the gruelling Le Mans 24-hour race, Bentley is also the brand behind iconic cars such as the 41/2-Litre ‘Blower’, the R-type Continental, and modern classics such as the Continental GT and Mulsanne. Featuring more than 200 pictures, many from the club’s archives and some never seen in print before, this beautiful book details the whole history of Bentley. From W.O. Bentley’s early days as a railway engineer along with his first attempts at modifying French DFP cars, to the company’s early racing exploits, including its victories in the early Le Mans races. Covering the Bentley brand’s revival in the 1980s and renewed impetus when it was acquired by the Volkswagen group, the story is brought up to date with the awesome new Bentleys built for the 21st century and the new era of electrification just around the corner.

This history of the W.O. Bentley, built at Bentley's before the company's acquisition by Rolls-Royce, draws on the archives of the Bentley factory and family to describe the early success and the later decline of these cars. Also included are the engineering story, the finances and the personalities involved in the marque such as Woolf Bartnato and the Bentley boys. The book also includes a list of chassis and engine numbers of both production and competition models.

Bentley Continental RBy Ian Adcock.The definitive history of the most important Bentley since WWII. Detailed accounts of every stage ofthis remarkable, high-speed grand tourer covering testing, engineering, prototyping, manufacture, a nd all other aspects. Superb color photographs capture every nuance supported by previously unseen design sketches, renderings, engineering drawing and test photos. With unprecedented access to all key personnel involed in its development, Adcock reveals all the intricacies of this masterpiece. A deluxe limited edition. The only Roll-Royce approved account of this car. Leatherbound on high-qualityglossy art paper, 13 1/4"x 9 1/2", 192 pgs., 30 b&w, 150 color ill.

One of the most recognised and revered car brands, Bentley celebrates its centenary in 2019. In conjunction with the Bentley Drivers Club and the W.O. Bentley Memorial Foundation, 100 Years of Bentley is a lavish celebration of the company, from its earliest models right up the modern day cars. A six-times winner in the gruelling Le Mans 24-hour race, Bentley is also the brand behind iconic cars such as the 41/2-Litre ‘Blower’, the R-type Continental, and modern classics such as the Continental GT and Mulsanne. Featuring more than 200 pictures, many from the club’s archives and some never seen in print before, this beautiful book details the whole history of Bentley. From W.O. Bentley’s early days as a railway engineer along with his first attempts at modifying French DFP cars, to the company’s early racing exploits, including its victories in the early Le Mans races. Covering the Bentley brand’s revival in the 1980s and renewed impetus when it was acquired by the Volkswagen group, the story is brought up to date with the awesome new Bentleys built for the 21st century and the new era of electrification just around the corner.

A full biography of the founder and inspiration behind Bentley cars, this text presents insight into the conception and design of some of the most famous sporting cars in automobile history.

The second in a series of five books which chronicle in definitive depth the history of the evergreen 911, from earliest design studies to the water-cooled cars of today. Takes up the story from the 2.4 litre cars, & covers the 2.7 litre machines & the first of the legendary Turbos.