Pre war Le Mans style Bentleys

[rovermorris999]

silverfoxcc said:

Rover,
Have a long association with Daimlers and Lanchesters. Dad had nearly one of every model from 1932 onwards.over the years. He was a friend of Ben Mason ( i used to work there for 'pennies' when i was about 8 ) I had a Conquest Century in 1966 and kept it for 4 years when pending marriage and 20 mpg forced its sale. Still miss the old girl. now looking to get another, but woul also like an LD10,DB18, Consort and a straight 8. Mrs Fox is going mental everytime i mention it, as she knows i wont sell the Royce ( 90 Spirit 11) but i might if the right car came along

My first family Daimler was my father's 2 1/2 litre saloon back in the early 1970's. I had one myself in the 1980's followed by an SP250 which I stupidly sold, the only car I regret selling. I knew I had made a mistake as it drove off. Next Daimler was another SP bought in 2006 which I still have although it gets little use and I'm in two minds what to do with it. I had a Conquest for a couple of years, my first experience with the fluid flywheel pre-select gearbox. What an excellent device! That went and a year or so ago I had a bad itch for something pre-war. I came close to getting a 1929 Humber, not as nice as this one but more original http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C545568
but even the owner was having trouble with the crash box which but me off a bit. I've driven a couple of crash box cars before and this seemed much worse so perhaps something not quite right. I heard about the E20 through the club and loved it. So smooth to drive and it'll cruise at 55mph so not too slow.
If you fancy a Daimler or Lanchester it's best to ask around in the Club first, ask here if you aren't already a member http://www.dlcentre.com/forum/
It's often the case that owners have half a mind to sell so when asked by another club member they will do so but aren't sufficiently motivated to advertise their cars. I sold my first SP like that, I just let it be known I was considering selling and received a phone call and the deal was done at a decent price. Plus that way you usually get a 'known' car rather than one that's been punted round the dealers for ages, increasing by a few thousand pounds each time.

[silverfoxcc]

johnxjsc1985 said:

rovermorris999 said:

I dream of a pre-war Bentley. The best I've managed so far is a Daimler E20. There's something about pre-war cars that gets under your skin.
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Edited by rovermorris999 on Wednesday 25th February 06:15

I know what you mean ,its the interiors for me and the smell of old leather. I don't have a period car but I always spend time at the Car shows with the owners who obviously take great pride in their cars.

Rover,
Have a long association with Daimlers and Lanchesters. Dad had nearly one of every model from 1932 onwards.over the years. He was a friend of Ben Mason ( i used to work there for 'pennies' when i was about 8 ) I had a Conquest Century in 1966 and kept it for 4 years when pending marriage and 20 mpg forced its sale. Still miss the old girl. now looking to get another, but woul also like an LD10,DB18, Consort and a straight 8. Mrs Fox is going mental everytime i mention it, as she knows i wont sell the Royce ( 90 Spirit 11) but i might if the right car came along. However she likes the 2.5 V8 Jaimler, nd i forgot to add a lancheter 14 in my list as well..
I might swing her around as she did shell out for the set of 'Daimler Days' for Xmas

[johnxjsc1985]

how about Churchill's old runabout at £205k
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C539925

[Fane]

I prefer my Cricklewood Bentleys a little bit edgier than than the usual Le Mans rep "Promenade Percy" cars...

VSCC Lakeland Trial

[a8hex]

johnxjsc1985 said:

how about Churchill's old runabout at £205k
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C539925

Drat you!
I'd managed to keep away from the site for weeks
Now look what you've made me see

[a8hex]

Fane said:

I prefer my Cricklewood Bentleys a little bit edgier than than the usual Le Mans rep "Promenade Percy" cars...

VSCC Lakeland Trial

Somehow I can't see the average modern super/hyper car making it up there.

[johnxjsc1985]

a8hex said:

Somehow I can't see the average modern super/hyper car making it up there.

is the man insane but I love cars that are actually used to their full potential.

[Fane]

johnxjsc1985 said:

is the man insane

Last time I looked, Rachel was a girls name

[Russwhitehouse]

Simply fantastic to see them used properly in anger. Delightfully mad clearly!

[johnxjsc1985]

Fane said:

Last time I looked, Rachel was a girls name

that could explain the insanity

[rolando]

a8hex said:

Drat you!
I'd managed to keep away from the site for weeks
Now look what you've made me see

First knew this car back in the 60s when owned by my art teacher at school.

[rolando]

Roy C said:

rolando said:

Rower said:

Good call Roy but the 3 litre with the Supercharger does it for me !

Sureley you mean the 4 1/2 litre blown Bentley

I thought he meant the first blown Bentley: in early 1927 the Bentley factory service department fitted a Roots type supercharger (for it's racing driver owner, May Cunliffe) to 3-litre chassis 220 (registration FR5189). The first Birkin "Blower" 4½-litre cars did not appear until 1929.

The unique red 3 litre supercharged car appeared in Brian Johnson's "Cars That Rock."

The blown 3 litre's new to me. I bow to your superior knowledge. Does it still exist?

[rolando]

Roy C said:

rolando said:

Rower said:

Good call Roy but the 3 litre with the Supercharger does it for me !

Sureley you mean the 4 1/2 litre blown Bentley

I thought he meant the first blown Bentley: in early 1927 the Bentley factory service department fitted a Roots type supercharger (for it's racing driver owner, May Cunliffe) to 3-litre chassis 220 (registration FR5189). The first Birkin "Blower" 4½-litre cars did not appear until 1929.

The unique red 3 litre supercharged car appeared in Brian Johnson's "Cars That Rock."

The blown 3 litre's new to me. I bow to your superior knowledge. Does it still exist?

[Roy C]

rolando said:

Roy C said:

rolando said:

Rower said:

Good call Roy but the 3 litre with the Supercharger does it for me !

Sureley you mean the 4 1/2 litre blown Bentley

I thought he meant the first blown Bentley: in early 1927 the Bentley factory service department fitted a Roots type supercharger (for it's racing driver owner, May Cunliffe) to 3-litre chassis 220 (registration FR5189). The first Birkin "Blower" 4½-litre cars did not appear until 1929.

The unique red 3 litre supercharged car appeared in Brian Johnson's "Cars That Rock."

The blown 3 litre's new to me. I bow to your superior knowledge. Does it still exist?

It certainly does. Picture and information here.

[silverfoxcc]

Rover,
Joined last year and picked up a shedload of Driving Members at Gaydon that i am slowly ploughing through

[rovermorris999]

silverfoxcc said:

Rover,
Joined last year and picked up a shedload of Driving Members at Gaydon that i am slowly ploughing through

It won't be long until the new car arrives then!

[coppice]

Fane said:

I prefer my Cricklewood Bentleys a little bit edgier than than the usual Le Mans rep "Promenade Percy" cars...

VSCC Lakeland Trial

If anyone has never been to a VSCC event can I recommend it hugely ? The cars , the noise , the smell of Castrol R are addictive and the people make the typical, err , petrolhead(hate that expresssion ) look like a dilettante. They rag the arse off the cars and meetings are very accessible- none of that taped off area for junior's bloody Ginetta like you see at BTCC meetings

[epoch911]

Yep VSCC trials are a fabulous mix of Petrolhead enthusiasm, great camaraderie and what feels like a very eccentrically English approach to 'motorsport'. It's ridiculous really. But brilliant all the same.
Ben's Bentley saloon is always a highlight...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvMA-jJ-6P4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kCZJ5Vr6wM