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Cars and Transportation

Vintage: Bentley 3 1/2 Litre

September 5, 2012

Bentley is a brand with a huge history.Bentley is a name that stands for excellence, innovation and dramatic change. In 1931, the company went broke and was bought out by competitor Rolls Royce

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The first vehicle to be produced after the sale was the Bentley 3 ½ Liter - intended as a sporty alternative to the Rolls-Royce 20/25. The first of these stunning cars hit the market in 1933, and before long owners were taking the wheel themselves rather than leave the driving to their chauffeurs. Drive it! takes a vintage Bentley 3 1/3 Liter out for a spin.