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15 November 2006
Halcyon Daze — The History of the Bentley
Almost invariably the history of a great automobile involves the story of an individual who desires to produce a car with a unique characteristic or feature. W.O. Bentley's company existed for just twelve years (1919 to 1931), yet within this short span it produced automobiles whose stamina, speed and excellence, combined with the exploits of the drivers who raced them, created a legend based more on fact than myth.
Almost invariably the history of a great automobile involves the story of an individual who desires to produce a car with a unique characteristic or feature. Henry Ford's Model T was the manifestation of his dream to build a true people's car. Henry's Royce's dedication to perfection in the smallest component of a motorcar was a major factor in the development of the mystique of the Rolls-Royce. And then there was W.O. Bentley, whose company existed for just twelve years (1919 to 1931), yet within this short span produced automobiles whose stamina, speed and excellence, combined with the exploits of the drivers who raced them, created a legend based more on fact than myth. Continued...
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