EPISODE · Mar 10, 2023 · 40 MIN
The Brilliance of Bentley (with Peter Grimsdale) Part 2
from Horsepower Heritage
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: @horsepowerheritageSupport the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!
What this episode covers
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 ...
NOW PLAYING
The Brilliance of Bentley (with Peter Grimsdale) Part 2
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
May 13, 2026 ·44m
May 10, 2026 ·46m
May 10, 2026 ·34m
May 5, 2026 ·20m
May 3, 2026 ·37m
May 3, 2026 ·40m