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Halcyon Daze -- The History of the
Bentley |
By Robert C. Ackerson |
Published
in 'Car Classics' June 1976 |
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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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First published
in the June 1976 issue of 'Car Classics' |
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Posted here on Nov
15, 2006 |
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Sep 30, 2020 - Info and photograph received from Simon Hunt for Chassis No. RL3439 |
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Sep 30, 2020 - Info and photographs received from Dick Clay for Chassis No. 147 |
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Sep 29, 2020 - Info and photographs received from Ernst Jan Krudop for his Chassis No. AX1651 |
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Sep 28, 2020 - Info and photographs received from Lars Hedborg
for his Chassis No. KL3590 |
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Sep 25, 2020 - Info and photograph added for Registration No. XV 3207 |
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Sep 24, 2020 - Info and photograph added for Registration No. YM 7165 |
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