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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

Making a Legend

By (author) Simon Van Booy
By (author) Harvey Briggs
Photographs by Mariona Vilarós

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  • A luxurious, limited edition of the spectacular Rolls Royce Motorcars: Making a Legend
  • Limited to 175 copies, bound in fine cloth and slipcased
  • A fabulous collector's book about the most prestigious motor car in the world
Full Description

Step inside a world of engineering excellence with this collection, dedicated to Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. The authors were granted unique access by the Rolls-Royce company. Detailed descriptions of the manufacturing process are set against a backdrop of heritage and prestige, including an exclusive showcase of the company’s manufacturing facility and a splendid gallery of Rolls-Royce cars dating back to sketches of work from the1930s. This collection includes numerous unseen photos of Sir Henry Royce driving early versions of his iconic cars.

A true behind-the-scenes experience, this book introduces the reader to the Rolls-Royce master craftsmen at work. High-quality images and detailed insights reveal the process by which each car is constructed, from the 2019 Ghost Zenith back in time to the 1904 Original. Rolls-Royce opens their archive to reveal a spectacular timeline of design, providing readers with an insight into the world of those who still uphold the words of Sir Henry Royce: “Strive for perfection in everything you do”.

The contents list guides the reader through the complete construction of a car: Design and Customisation, Paint and Finish, Chassis Assembly, Woodwork, Leather, Testing, The Spirit of Ecstasy Hood Ornament, and more. With a glimpse at the Rolls- Royce Training Academy and a plethora of featured cars from last year to the start of the last century, this is the ultimate Rolls-Royce collectors’ volume. Featured cars include the new Ghost (2020), the Phantom Tranquility (2019), Phantom Aviator Coupe (2012), the Phantom II Continental (1934), the AX201 Silver Ghost (1907), and many more.

About the Author

Simon Van Booy is a celebrated Anglo-American author, who has won the Frank O'Connor International Short Story Award. His essays have been published in The New York Times, The Daily Telegraph, The Guardian and more.

Harvey Briggs is the Editor/Publisher of Rides & Drives, a website dedicated to motoring journeys across the world.

Specifications
Publisher
ACC Art Books
ISBN
9781788841344
Published
17th May 2021
Binding
Hardback
Territory
World
Size
325 mm x 275 mm
Pages
288 Pages
Illustrations
350 color, 40 b&w
Name of series
ACC Collector’s Editions
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