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BENTLEY THE 1938/1939 OVERDRIVE CARS

by Mervyn Frankel; Ian Strang

Published by Academy Books. 1st. 1994

Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper. A specialised book concerned with the whereabouts of the survivors of the 200 "M" series Bentleys manufactured in 1938 and 1939 by Bentley Motors (1931) Limited, which company was then in the ownership of Rolls-Royce. Large format. Green boards, gilt title to spine. Colour & b/w photos. 256 pages including index.

Minimal rubbing to spine and corners. This copy would make a wonderful gift.

ISBN: 1873361181
Stock no. 2129338

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Contents

  • Preface
  • History of the Derby Bentley
  • Contemporary Road Tests, Press Comments and Driving Impressions
  • The 200 cars by chassis number starting with B2 MR to B200 MR and then B1 MX to B203 MX
  • Buying, Owning and Maintaining the Model
  • Appendix I Summary of Original Coachbuilders and Bodystyles
  • Appendix II A Note on Vanden Plas Tourers
  • Appendix III Those Fabled Fives
  • Appendix IV Registration Numbers
  • Appendix V Index to Mark IV Derby Bentley Illustrations
  • Bibliography and Sources
  • Index
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