Best of British: Bentley

United Kingdom, 1996

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Episode of Series “Best of British”.
In the twenties Bentley sports cars built up an enviable reputation for speed and reliability, with wins at Brooklands and record-breaking success at Le Mans. More than 75 years after its conception in 1919 Bentley’s original reputation for quality engineering and ‘luxury with sporting character’ is still intact. Using extensive archival footage, the program documents the early designs of W.O Bentley, the Bower Bentley’s and the Bentley 6. Also featured are interviews with Bentley collectors and a liberally illustrated history of the Bentley’s racing career.

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Credits

director

Bruce Cox

production company

Synchro Sports Television

Duration

01:05:00:00

Production places
United Kingdom
Production dates
1996

Appears in

Best of British

Group of items

Best of British

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Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

309360

Language

English

Subject categories

Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Automobile industry and trade

Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Automobile driving

Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Automobile industry and trade

Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Automobiles - Design and construction

Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Motor vehicles

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Sound

Colour

Colour

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

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