If you’re ever in the market for a post 1931 Bentley this has to be the place to visit.
Frank Dale & Stepsons had an open day last week and it was a privilege to see such a beautiful collection of immaculate cars. They showed just how special British cars could be. I lost count of the Bentley Continental S1, S2 and S3 models two door coupes and the imposing fastbacks.
All areas of the workshop were open to browse around including the trim shop and engine build room. Everything was spotless as you would expect and the care and attention paid to the cars looked second to none. I think my favourite was the 1935 3 ½ litre Faux Cabriolet by Barker, a very rakish flowing shape. But the thought of taking a Continental Fastback home would be the practical choice. If you could call such a thing practical!
Frank Dale & Stepsons had an open day last week and it was a privilege to see such a beautiful collection of immaculate cars. They showed just how special British cars could be. I lost count of the Bentley Continental S1, S2 and S3 models two door coupes and the imposing fastbacks.
The car that really stood out was a beautiful recreation of Woolfe Banarto’s Bentley Speed Six “Blue Train” that he supposedly used to race, and beat, a train from Cannes to Calais in 1930. He averaged 43.43 mph over the length of France and had crossed the channel, and got to London, before the train drew up in Calais. Could this possibly be the first Top Gear challenge?
All areas of the workshop were open to browse around including the trim shop and engine build room. Everything was spotless as you would expect and the care and attention paid to the cars looked second to none. I think my favourite was the 1935 3 ½ litre Faux Cabriolet by Barker, a very rakish flowing shape. But the thought of taking a Continental Fastback home would be the practical choice. If you could call such a thing practical!
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