The general conception of the 3-litre Bentley was forming in the mind of its creator before the end of World War I. W.O.'s idea was to produce a very fast motor-car, on the principle of a racing-car detuned as it were, by building into it enough strength and weight to ensure reliability and durability in the hands of private owners, as pooposed to "hotting-up " an ordinary car to the point where it became unreliable.    Continued...