Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/03/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Jerry, OK, I should have said 1920s!! The body, like so many Bentleys was modified heavily down the years but it did lap Brooklands in this form in the late 30s although obviously it has been rebuilt yet again in the past twenty years or so. It took first at Le Mans in 1928 and second in '29. see: http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/528/Bentley-Jackson-Special.html Guess it all depends on what you mean by original. Had I posted a picture of Old Number 1, then .... Peter Jerry Lehrer wrote: > Peter, > > Nice shot, but the bodywork is hardly "original Bentley racers from the > 1930's" The grille, headrest > and Brooklands screen give it away, > > Jerry > > > Peter Dzwig wrote: >> >> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/PeterDzwig/PAW+2007/65140023_MotherGunedited-2.jpg.html >> >> >> >> Just because I like it. >> >> Mother Gun is one of the original Bentley racers from the 1930s >> >> Your comments and constructive criticisms are as always welcome, >> >> Thanks for taking the time to look. >> >> Peter Dzwig >> >> >> >> _ > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >