12 May 2015

Bentley back for Mille Miglia - 85 years on

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<b>LATEST MODEL:</b> Well, it was in 1930 when it entered its first Mille Miglia. Now, 85 years later, it's there again. <i>Image: Bentley Moltors</i>

CREWE, England / BRESCIA, Italy - In 1930, ‘Bentley Boy’ Tim Birkin reported that his aborted attempt on the Mille Miglia in a now legendary Blower was due to a lack of “due preparation”.

Now, 2015 and 85 years on, Bentley has ensured that all plans are in place for a successful Blower run.

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