Horsepower Heritage
Host Maurice Merrick takes deep dives into automotive history with great storytelling and fascinating guests from the car and motorcycle world. It's all about the people and the stories behind the machines.
Horsepower Heritage
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.
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