Bentley 3-Litre 1922

Walter Owen Bentley, known as 'WO', worked as an apprentice at the Great Northern Railway, where he designed aircraft engines. The first Bentley was founded in London shortly after the end of World War I, and given three-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 65 hp. It was designed by company founder, Walter Owen, and received his technical abilities and skills. This car was the first to badges "B" flight and wear characteristic of the radiator housing. An example was shown at the Motor Show in London in 1919, but it was empty of an engine not ready in time. The 3-liter Bentley remained in production until 1929 with a total of 1622 copies produced in various configurations. A total of 513 examples of the velocity model are made ​​at that time. The 3-liter Bentley was the car that would give the Bentley Company its fame. The car would win the 1924 Le Mans 24 Hours race, which is a true testament to the cars abilities, stamina, technique, speed and ingenuity. The Bentley win LeMans again in 1927, 1928, 1929 and 1930. She has participated in several other major races such as the Tourist Trophy and Brookland dual of 12, where cars have proven to be the fastest.

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