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16 November 2006

1924 Bentley 3 Litre

Any restoration fan who likes sports cars has a special feeling reserved for the three litre Bentley of the 1920s. Probably no car (although this statement will bring a lot of comment) has ever excited a nation as did the Bentleys of the 20s. Once, when the marque won the race at Le Mans, the drivers were hailed as conquering heroes in England and the celebration lasted for weeks.

1924 Bentley 3 Litre
Published in 'Car Classics' December 1967

Any restoration fan who likes sports cars has a special feeling reserved for the three litre Bentley of the 1920s. Probably no car (although this statement will bring a lot of comment) has ever excited a nation as did the Bentleys of the 20s. Once, when the marque won the race at Le Mans, the drivers were hailed as conquering heroes in England and the celebration lasted for weeks.   Continued...

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First published in the December 1967 issue of 'Car Classics'
Posted here on Nov 16, 2006