The DNA of Bentley
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| Rating | : | 4.94 (747 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0760319464 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-04-29 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"A Bentley Brief" according to Borderman. A very readable history of Bentley automobiles from its beginnings, until Volkswagen's takeover in 200A Bentley Brief A very readable history of Bentley automobiles from its beginnings, until Volkswagen's takeover in 2003. Great photos throughout the bookmy particular favourites are 1950s Continentals. If you want to know the history of the Bentley brand, without being bogged down by long lists, I would recommend this book.. . Great photos throughout the bookmy particular favourites are 1950s Continentals. If you want to know the history of the Bentley brand, without being bogged down by long lists, I would recommend this book.
Bentley has a fabulous history of racing and of prestigous road cars. But the new owner of the company is the Volkswagen Group, which has a history-as the name translates-of building basic transport for the people. Author Richard Feast has talked to early Bentley designers and stylists to set the scene for the Bentley heritage under VW.- Detailed analysis of Bentley heritage by design professionals- From WO Bentley to VW Group via Rolls-Royce - the history of the brand- Examination of the design cues that make up the DNA of Bentley- Judgment on the just launched Continental GT - Speculation on the models of the futureAbout the AuthorRichard Feast is both former European editor and international editor of Automotive News, the authoritative business newspaper of the motor industry. The designers have to worry about legislation, fashion, and competitor pressure while creating the best car of the day. He has a reputation for thorough research and strong opinions about the rights and wrongs of the automotive industry. Bentley has already been back to Le Mans for its new owner-and won. But will the cars win on the boulevards of Monte Carlo and San Francisco? Will they preserve, enhance, or destroy the great motor brand of the 1920s? So far the signs are good, with the launch of the Continental GT-a 212-mph coupe.This book looks at how you keep faith with an old imag