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09 June 2024

Brooklands to Le Mans: 100 Years On

This weekend saw the centenary celebrations of the 1924 Le Mans winning Bentley 3 Litre Sport begin.   

Following a fitting send off from Brooklands, she took to the open road, recreating the same journey made by John Duff 100 years ago.

Powered by 100% fossil-free synthetic P1 Fuel for her journey, marking antoher milestone achievement in our ongoing partnership with P1 Fuels, using the past to write the future. Driven by Vintage Bentley founder William and supported by the Automobile Club de L’Ouest, the Bentley was greeted by cheering groups of enthusiasts along the 600km journey. 

As the sun set, the Bentley arrived at the Circuit des 24 Heures du Mans ready to continue her official centenary celebrations.

Brooklands to Le Mans: 100 Years On
Brooklands to Le Mans: 100 Years On
Brooklands to Le Mans: 100 Years On
Brooklands to Le Mans: 100 Years On
Brooklands to Le Mans: 100 Years On
Brooklands to Le Mans: 100 Years On
Brooklands to Le Mans: 100 Years On
Brooklands to Le Mans: 100 Years On
Brooklands to Le Mans: 100 Years On
Brooklands to Le Mans: 100 Years On