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31 May 2007

Saga of the Winged "B"

The new car, the now immortal 3-litre Bentley, was born... The first description appeared in the motor press in May 1919, and a report on a test drive in the experimental car followed in January 1920. Already a polished chassis had been exhibited at the Motor Show of 1919 and, backed by a very nice catalogue, sporting young gentlemen were taking a keen interest in the new make.This first engine, which had hour-glass pistons, developed about 65 b.h.p. at the modest speed of rotation of 3500 rpm.