Books
Suggested books for your well rounded library.
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Because many of these are only available from second hand sources, we are generally not providing links for individual books. Some may be available from RROC and RREC Club Stores. We suggest using an Internet search for others.
Some larger online sources include Esty, Abebooks, eBay, and Thriftbooks. Over time, we may add reliable second hand sources including small bookshops.
If you have suggested sources, please contact us.
Here is a curated list of currently available via Abebooks: https://www.abebooks.com/collections/sc/rolls-royce-bentley/403CQAMTbyDyOrjPzfLTgs?sort=popular&rec=true
1979
1987
1974
1967
1973
1982
This is the large 1971 Edition (dust cover, spine, dust jacket)
1991
1986
1972
1978 (small edition)
reprint, unkown date
1973
The RROC Flying Lady. 1951 to present, bound or single issue. Available through the RROC Club Stores. Also available on line from the RROC.
1970
Compilation of information prior to 1985
1971
Rolls-Royce Small Horsepower Engines. R. Haynes and M. A. Grigsby. 1977 (click to open the book)
1983
Story of the Black Beauty by Robert A. Davies 1981. The story of a 1934 Drop-Head Coupe (chassis 127-RY).
Rolls Royce: The Complete Works: The Best 599 Rolls-Royce Stories, by Mike Fox and Steve Smith, 1984
1989
1975
1983
1988
1991 boxed
1979
1970
1975
1967
1978
1978
1982
1977
1991
1983
1950
1966
1972
Original Owners Manual
Original Catalogue of Parts
Reproduction of 1928 Catalog of Parts
Original parts books owned by John deCampi
A survey of 5459 Bentleys built between 1919 and 1940. @ 1976 Bentley Drivers Club. 131 Pgs. includes as new chassis listings and delivery information.
April 1982 Supplement includes known additions to the 1976 printing.
@ 1961.. written as to tell true stories of Ghosts as if from the perspective of a 1919 Ghost. 180 Pgs.
@ 1963 Technical and Historical perspective of the 40/50. Includes a complete facsimile of an orig. SG Instruction Book.
@ 1926 by the Cambridge University Press (for private circulation). Dedicated to Royce, Johnson, and Rolls for motoring experiences and in admiration of their work. Includes early B/W plates beginning with the 10 HP. 95 Pgs. that is a significant early work that may be scarce.
@ around the Silver Shadow era. Printed in Great Britian. 179 Pgs
1996
@ 1982 this edition @ 1989. Includes history from the Manchester Meeting (1904) thru the 1981 Silver Spirit. 80 Pgs. w/ color photography.
@2004 an in depth look at the BMW production of this new and modern automobile.
@ 2013 this is a signed copy of a 262 pg work chock full of fine color photography. primarily by the Author. This book has two pictures of 1929 20 HP Shooting Brake (GEN 36).
@2011 This is a comprehensive look at Bentley motorcars as raced. Historic pictures and information including the W.O. factory and the car from the beginning. 312 pgs.
The Other Yellow Rolls-Royce. The story of the home garage rebuilding of a 1929 Twenty, GEN33. Available through Foyles online bookstore.
Rolls-Royce Small Horsepower Brake Systems, by R. Haynes, 1983 (click to open the book)
A comprehensive history of the origins and development of the Silver Ghost, including an extensive appendix on the history of the Alpine/High Speed engine. Privately funded and published about 2010
Reborn: An owners Workshop Guide for the 25/30 Rolls-Royce, 2014
Surviror: An owners Workshop Guide for the 20HP & 20/25 Rolls-Royce, 2021. The book is intended to help the average owner gain a deeper understanding of the car. It chronicles the history and restoration of a 20/25 Thrupp & Maberly tourer.