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18 March 2008

The 6½-litre Bentley — YF 9093

One day Mr. Tyreshoes told Father that he knew of a 6½-litre Bentley - "It's at Old Thoday's place, at Jack's Hill". Father couldn't resist this, and off they went. Jack's Hill is on the old A1 at Stevenage, and Jack's Hill Cafe was a favourite stopping off point for hungry travellers, especially late at night...

The 6½-litre Bentley — YF 9093
By Rodney Dale
Published in Halcyon Days: Recollections of Vintage Motoring, 1999

One day Mr. Tyreshoes told Father that he knew of a 6½-litre Bentley - "It's at Old Thoday's place, at Jack's Hill". Father couldn't resist this, and off they went. Jack's Hill is on the old A1 at Stevenage, and Jack's Hill Cafe was a favourite stopping off point for hungry travellers, especially late at night...     Continued...

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First published in Halcyon Days: Recollections of Vintage Motoring, Rodney Dale, 1999
Posted here on Mar 18, 2008