And what country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms. The remedy is to set them right as to facts, pardon and pacify them. What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
I'd commute in that .... as long as the weather was good.
Isn't that James Bond's car? His personal auto, from the first novel?
Title: Casino Royale Vehicle: Bentley 4½ Litre Owner:James Bond Notes: Fleming does not say what year the car is, although he describes it as "one of the last 4½-litre Bentleys with the supercharger by Amherst Villiers." James Bond bought the car "almost new in 1933 and had kept it in careful storage through the war." Near the end of the novel, he crashes it in France.
Based on the search results, Brian Johnson, the lead singer of AC/DC, has a strong affinity for Bentley cars. Here are some key points about his Bentley connections:
1928 Bentley 4 ½-Litre Vanden Plas Le Mans Tourer: This vintage Bentley is one of Brian’s prized possessions. He has mentioned its unique features, such as the gas pedal in the middle, no synchromesh, and drums brakes, which make it a challenging yet wonderful car to drive.
Bentley is currently building 12 1930 Speed 6's to original spec. from the original factory drawings. All are already sold at a cool 2 million bucks each! Bubbarust
What is it? Stutz?
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DeleteBlack Label Bently sans blower. Monte stickers on the hood so recently campaigned. E ticket ride for sure.
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1927 Bentley 4½ Litre
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Chassis No. SL3059
Engine No. SL3059
Registration No. UC 1943
Still on the road and going strong.
Isn't that James Bond's car? His personal auto, from the first novel?
ReplyDeleteTitle: Casino Royale Vehicle: Bentley 4½ Litre Owner:James Bond Notes: Fleming does not say what year the car is, although he describes it as "one of the last 4½-litre Bentleys with the supercharger by Amherst Villiers." James Bond bought the car "almost new in 1933 and had kept it in careful storage through the war." Near the end of the novel, he crashes it in France.
AC/DC
ReplyDeleteBased on the search results, Brian Johnson, the lead singer of AC/DC, has a strong affinity for Bentley cars. Here are some key points about his Bentley connections:
1928 Bentley 4 ½-Litre Vanden Plas Le Mans Tourer: This vintage Bentley is one of Brian’s prized possessions. He has mentioned its unique features, such as the gas pedal in the middle, no synchromesh, and drums brakes, which make it a challenging yet wonderful car to drive.
also:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHMgQeA97SE
Bentley is currently building 12 1930 Speed 6's to original spec. from the
ReplyDeleteoriginal factory drawings. All are already
sold at a cool 2 million bucks each!
Bubbarust
You can do a lot more than commute in one.
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