The Brilliance of Bentley (with Peter Grimsdale) Part 2

Beginning in 1919, Bentley Motors Limited produced a line of fast, reliable, sporting cars coveted by dashing playboys and adventurers. Author Peter Grimsdale expertly captured the men, machines and their exploits in his book "Racing In the Dark: How the Bentley Boys Conquered LeMans".In this, Part 2 of the episode, Peter delves into the incredible battles at the 24 Hours of LeMans, as well as the battle to save Bentley Motors Limited from the looming threat of financial ruin.SUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageBUY THE BOOK:https://www.amazon.com/Racing-Dark-Bentley-Boys-Conquered/dp/147119826X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=PKKD27DA6G22&keywords=racing+in+the+dark+grimsdale&qid=1675697366&sprefix=racing+in+the+dark+grimsdale+%2Caps%2C185&sr=8-1PETER'S OTHER BOOK (High Performance):https://www.amazon.com/High-Performance-Britain-Ruled-Roads/dp/1471168484/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1HESAQVD3PFD6&keywords=high+performance+grimsdale&qid=1675697473&sprefix=high+performance+grimsdale%2Caps%2C283&sr=8-1SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:http://modelcitizendiecast.comSHELBY DAY AT THE LYON AIR MUSEUM:https://www.media.lyonairmuseum.org/eventhubcst2023FIND US ON THE WEB:https://www.horsepowerheritage.comInstagram: @horsepowerheritage“Being There: Stories from the Road Where We Keep the Rubber Side Down”Award-winning motorcycle stories from a father, brought to life by his son.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!