Bentley’s Legendary Return: A Century-Old Victory Relived
A century ago, John Duff embarked on an unforgettable journey from the Brooklands Circuit, driving the legendary Bentley 3 Litre Sport to compete in the Le Mans 24-hour endurance race. Alongside his teammate Frank Clement, Duff not only finished the grueling race but also clinched victory, marking the first win for Bentley at Le Mans. […]
Bentley celebrates 90th birthday of ‘The Silent Sports Car’
(Crewe, 25 September 2023) Bentley Motors has welcomed 60 beautiful Bentleys of the ‘Derby era’ to Crewe to celebrate the 90ᵗʰ birthday of the Bentley 3½ Litre, commonly known simply as the ‘Derby Bentley’. Organised by The Silent Sports Car Club – the owners club dedicated to the Derby Bentley – a cavalcade of cars […]
Bentley Works race cars at Le Mans
(Crewe, 12 June 2023) The most famous race car of the modern Bentley era, the 2003 Speed 8, made its return to Le Mans this weekend to take part in the centenary celebrations of the ultimate motorsport marathon – the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The dynamic demonstration of the highly popular fan-favourite precedes the […]
First Ever Bentley to Race at Le Mans 24 Hours
Geneva, 26th May 2023: A century ago, a Bentley 3 Litre would become the first British car and the first Bentley to compete at the gruelling Le Mans 24 Hours race in its debut year. Today, as this iconic race – a 24-hour full- throttle test of man and machine – celebrates its centenary, that […]
Former MP’s Bentley
Nearly 80 per cent of the classic, collector and performance cars on offer at H&H Classics’ latest motorcar auction are off to new homes after being successfully hammered away in the stunning surroundings of the Pavilion Gardens, Buxton, on 26 April, 2023. Among the cars to sell, a 1937 Bentley 4.25 Litre Tourer, formerly the […]
The Oldest Bentley In The World Returns To The Isle Of Man For Centenary Celebration
(Crewe, 29 June 2022) Last weekend saw the return of the oldest remaining Bentley in the world – EXP2 – to the Isle of Man, 100 years since it was part
RUN-FLAT TECHNOLOGY INTRODUCED IN FALKEN’S AZENIS FK453 HIGH PERFORMANCE TYRE
New manufacturing technology delivers improved ride and weight to solve many of the issues associated with run-flat tyres. Owners of cars fitted with run-flats could benefit from new manufacturing technology, which produces lighter, more compliant tyres to deliver a more comfortable ride. Through the adoption of an innovative tyre production process, known as NEO-T01, Falken’s […]
FAMOUS BENTLEY 4¼-LITRE ‘EMBIRICOS’ SPECIAL MAKES STAR APPEARANCE AT CREWE FACTORY
(Crewe, England. 15 August 2012). One of the rarest and most valuable Bentleys in the world, the 4¼-Litre ‘Embiricos’ special, is making an historic appearance at the marque’s home in Crewe. Fresh from taking part in the Louis Vuitton ‘Serenissima Run’ in Venice and featuring at the Le Mans Classic as part of the Bentley […]