In 20^th century Ceylon, wealthy expatriate tea planters and local landowners acquired a Rolls-Royce motor car. This marque was also the car favoured by Governors-General and future Prime Ministers, as the country changed from a colony to independence in 1948 and then to a republic in 1972, from then onwards known as Sri Lanka. Research has revealed 29 Rolls-Royce chassis with a connection with this tropical island, romantically known as the Pearl in the Indian Ocean. In almost 200 pages, with almost 400 illustrations, this book describes these cars and the history of this magical Emerald Isle.

Before the advent of the Series 1 Land Rover in 1948, the perfect motor car for daily use in British East Africa was the Rolls-Royce. With its robust chassis, strong springs and shock absorbers, and with a high lift off the ground, a Rolls-Royce was as at ease on farm tracks and dusty metalled surfaces as tarmac roads and city streets. This book, a monumental work of 300 pages with almost 600 illustrations, describes the 77 pre-WWII Rolls-Royce cars which spent time in East Africa.

Czarist Russia was known for its architecture, fine art, literature and music. With this appreciation of quality and the wealth of the nobility and business, it was not long before Rolls-Royce found a niche market in the years before the First World War. After being introduced to the marque in 1913, the Czar became a loyal customer. His 1913 Silver Ghost Kellner-bodied Limousine became a favourite mode of transport. In total, 39 Rolls-Royce motor cars were delivered before the 1917 Revolution which ended the Romanov dynasty.

This book describes the history of Rolls-Royce in Finland and the 27 pre-War cars which have Finnish connections. The original owners are listed, with details of their business success and wealth, providing a social history of the country after its independence from Russia in 1917. These include Aulis Pakula, Arthur Amberla, Allan Hjelt, Alfred Nybom, Leopold Lerche, Johan Weckman, W Gutzeit & Co, Rafael von Frenckell and Martti Ilmanen. Present owners are recorded where these cars have survived. In 72 pages, the book contains around 100 colour and period black and white illustrations.

Sir Geoffrey Summers (1891-1972) was the scion of the Summers family business which became one of the UK’s largest iron and steel producers, based at Shotton, North Wales. His hobbies included mountaineering and motoring.

Published to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the 20-Ghost Club’s formation, this book describes the history of the Club and its members. It includes descriptions of over 200 Rolls-Royce motor cars and their original and subsequent owners. It relates stories about the Club and the major tours and historical re-enactments which have been organised for members. With contributions (of text and illustrations) from many members and edited by Sir John Stuttard, it is a mandatory reference book for those wishing to understand the history of Rolls-Royce motor cars built between 1904 and 1939 and the part which The 20-Ghost Club has played in the survival and care of these precious works of art.