![]() The Bentley is James Bond's car of choice in the original Fleming novels and Ian Fleming was a huge admirer of the Bentley Boys, seduced by their adventures on the racing track. The special edition features an exclusive introduction from racing legend, Sir Stirling Moss, making it a true collector's item. One of the last of the 4 ½ litre Bentleys with the supercharger by Amherst Villiers, he had bought it almost new in 1933 and had kept it in careful storage throughout the war? Bond drove it hard and well and with an almost sensual pleasure.? Ian Fleming, Casino Royale, 1953 As part of the James Bond celebrations this week to continue the 60th anniversary of Ian Fleming's first James Bond novel, Casino Royale, it is today announced that Vintage Classics has partnered with Bentley Motors to create a luxury limited edition of the book that introduced Special Agent 007 to the world. ![]() Limited Bentley leatherbound 60th Anniversary first edition - only 500 copies worldwide (this being number 389), this copy is unique in that it is signed by Sir Stirling Moss and signed/doodled by the artist Damian Gascoigne Synopsis : Vintage Classics and Bentley Motors create luxury special edition to mark 60 years of Casino Royale Featuring new introduction from Sir Stirling Moss : 'Bond's car was his only personal hobby. ![]()
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