The full, definitive history of the Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit now in its second edition Bentley Mulsanne - the complete story Ancestry Design and development The cars explained Evolution Revival of the sporting Bentley Ownership of the best car in the world - what's involved Helpful hints on maintenance Full facts and figures. Introduced in 1980, the Silver Spirit and Bentley Mulsanne are the most successful post-war Rolls-Royces and their longevity means that ownership of these fine cars is both an enjoyable and practical proposition. This complete history examines the cars' design and development along with a full technical appraisal and helpful ownership information.