A bunch of ‘Rascals’: Driving hard, Partying hard, Enjoying themselves and their wealth… The Bentley Boys were a group of wealthy, high-spirited British motorists—primarily war veterans and playboys—who saved Bentley Motors from financial ruin and dominated the 24 Hours of Le Mans with five victories between 1924 and 1930. Key Members & Exploits Woolf “Babe” Barnato: The group’s financier and leader. He bought the company in 1925 to keep it afloat and famously won Le Mans in all three of his entries (1928–1930). He is also known for the “Blue Train Race,” where he beat a luxury train from Cannes to London. Sir Henry…
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A ‘Tribute to European Classics of the 1920’s & 1930’s’. My personal contribution to revisiting and recreating Classic Cars from the late-1920’s and early-1930’s…The era I consider to be the ‘The Golden Age of Motoring…”. The ‘Bentley Boys’ being a huge influence. Not cars for sale or daily use. Rather ‘Garage Art’ for my own enjoyment: Personal challenges to occupy myself during my retirement. And something to pass on to My Children for their enjoyment and/or enrichment.