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10 March 2008
Talking of Sports Cars: F. Lycett
Writing recently upon that evergreen topic, old-type Bentleys. Mr. P. Willcox invited my opinion of the Speed Six vis-a-vis the 8-litre. Frankly, the former struck me always as a fortuitously successful improvisation, coming as it did of tainted stock — the standard 6 1/2 litre. Weak frames and cross-members, coupled with harsh suspension, huge wheels, and a high centre of gravity, rendered fast wet-road driving and braking an adventure.
Writing recently upon that evergreen topic, old-type Bentleys. Mr. P. Willcox invited my opinion of the Speed Six vis-a-vis the 8-litre. Frankly, the former struck me always as a fortuitously successful improvisation, coming as it did of tainted stock — the standard 6 1/2 litre. Weak frames and cross-members, coupled with harsh suspension, huge wheels, and a high centre of gravity, rendered fast wet-road driving and braking an adventure. Continued...
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