There are few automotive colours as evocative, romantic, and instantly recognizable as “British Racing Green”. It is more than paint. More than tradition. More even than motorsport identity. British Racing Green - or "BRG" - became a visual shorthand for speed, engineering elegance, and the golden age of British motoring....
TOURER, OPEN TOURER OR SPORTS TOURER?
This is one of the most confusing areas of terminology relating to vintage Bentleys, as the terms "Tourer", "Open Tourer" and "Sports Tourer" were used rather loosely in the 1920s, and the situation has not improved over time! A car’s specific identity, as we understand it today, was very different...
FIRING UP A VINTAGE BENTLEY
Like all pre-war cars, before we talk about driving, we must first look at how to start the engine! Whereas with a modern car the starting procedure is simply a matter of pressing a ‘START’ button, that of a pre-war car requires a proper procedure where actions must be carried...