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The Early Days of the V8
£230.00
The Early Days of the V8
£230.00
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This book written by Davide Bassoli describes the full history of the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II and the Bentley S 2, including the long wheelbase and Continental versions. The book consists of two volumes, which are only sold together.
• Author: Davide Bassoli
• Binding: 2 Volumes in Folding Slipcase
• Pages: 368
• Language: English
• Condition: New & Unread
Description
The Early Days of the V8
The first volume ‘The Early Days of the V8’ is based on newly unearthed material and period photographs, and describes the launch of the second series fitted with a completely new engine, the 1959 London Motor Show, the development of the V8 engine and the launch on the American market.
Dedicated chapters are reserved for the coachbuilt, the long wheelbase and the Continental versions. The stories of some important cars are detailed, including those for owners or passengers such as H.M. Queen Elizabeth II, American President John F. Kennedy, Yuri Gagarin, British actress Elizabeth Taylor or Armenian millionaire Nubar Gulbenkian.
The volume is inserted in a folding slipcase with envelopes containing reproductions of the Silver Cloud II and S 2 introduction booklets.
Additional information
| ISBN | 9788894456738 |
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