Experimental Vintage Bentley EXP4 comes to life at Salon Prive, marking its inaugural concours appearance
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The last of four Bentley 3-Litre experimental cars to be produced in the vintage period, which not only performed a vital role in proving the company's future technology, but later enjoyed a successful racing career, will be making its maiden show appearance at the Salon Prive Concours d'Elegance at Blenheim Palace from 31 August to 2 September 2022.
Recently restored by Marque Expert William Medcalf after 50 years in the Schellenberg Collection, EXP4's current owner, Jonathan Turner, has now returned the car to the race track after a 70-year hiatus.
Bentley EXP4 used to experiement with new 4-and-a-half litre engine Before chassis number EXP4 was storming the banking at Brooklands, it had already become an important player in Bentley Motors' transition to four-wheel braking in the early 1920s.
Originally built as a 3 Litre model with a touring body in 1922, EXP4 was employed by Bentley's Chief Designer, Frank Burgess, to prove the safety benefits of fitting brakes to the front, as well as the rear axle. EXP4's exemplary braking performance bettered that of a standard rear-braked only Bentley 3-Litre, and the system went on to be adopted by the company.
Beautifully patinated, thanks to Medcalf's sympathetic approach to bringing EXP4 back to life, the car is set to be a star attraction at the Salon Prive Concours d'Elegance next month.
Salon Prive's Chairman Andrew Bagley is looking forward to seeing EXP4 on Blenheim's South Lawn. He enthuses that the car represents as integral part of Bentley's engineering prowess, being the genesis of two significant technological advances namely the standardisation of four-wheel brakes and the introduction of the 4-and-a-half litre engine. These factors make EXP4 a truly compelling entrant at Blenheim next month.
Recently restored by Marque Expert William Medcalf after 50 years in the Schellenberg Collection, EXP4's current owner, Jonathan Turner, has now returned the car to the race track after a 70-year hiatus.
Originally built as a 3 Litre model with a touring body in 1922, EXP4 was employed by Bentley's Chief Designer, Frank Burgess, to prove the safety benefits of fitting brakes to the front, as well as the rear axle. EXP4's exemplary braking performance bettered that of a standard rear-braked only Bentley 3-Litre, and the system went on to be adopted by the company.
Beautifully patinated, thanks to Medcalf's sympathetic approach to bringing EXP4 back to life, the car is set to be a star attraction at the Salon Prive Concours d'Elegance next month.
Salon Prive's Chairman Andrew Bagley is looking forward to seeing EXP4 on Blenheim's South Lawn. He enthuses that the car represents as integral part of Bentley's engineering prowess, being the genesis of two significant technological advances namely the standardisation of four-wheel brakes and the introduction of the 4-and-a-half litre engine. These factors make EXP4 a truly compelling entrant at Blenheim next month.
The last of four Bentley 3-Litre experimental cars to be produced in the vintage period, which not only performed a vital role in proving the company's future technology, but later enjoyed a successful racing career, will be making its maiden show appearance at the Salon Prive Concours d'Elegance at Blenheim Palace from 31 August to 2 September 2022.
Recently restored by Marque Expert William Medcalf after 50 years in the Schellenberg Collection, EXP4's current owner, Jonathan Turner, has now returned the car to the race track after a 70-year hiatus.
Bentley EXP4 used to experiement with new 4-and-a-half litre engine Before chassis number EXP4 was storming the banking at Brooklands, it had already become an important player in Bentley Motors' transition to four-wheel braking in the early 1920s.
Originally built as a 3 Litre model with a touring body in 1922, EXP4 was employed by Bentley's Chief Designer, Frank Burgess, to prove the safety benefits of fitting brakes to the front, as well as the rear axle. EXP4's exemplary braking performance bettered that of a standard rear-braked only Bentley 3-Litre, and the system went on to be adopted by the company.
Beautifully patinated, thanks to Medcalf's sympathetic approach to bringing EXP4 back to life, the car is set to be a star attraction at the Salon Prive Concours d'Elegance next month.
Salon Prive's Chairman Andrew Bagley is looking forward to seeing EXP4 on Blenheim's South Lawn. He enthuses that the car represents as integral part of Bentley's engineering prowess, being the genesis of two significant technological advances namely the standardisation of four-wheel brakes and the introduction of the 4-and-a-half litre engine. These factors make EXP4 a truly compelling entrant at Blenheim next month.
Recently restored by Marque Expert William Medcalf after 50 years in the Schellenberg Collection, EXP4's current owner, Jonathan Turner, has now returned the car to the race track after a 70-year hiatus.
Originally built as a 3 Litre model with a touring body in 1922, EXP4 was employed by Bentley's Chief Designer, Frank Burgess, to prove the safety benefits of fitting brakes to the front, as well as the rear axle. EXP4's exemplary braking performance bettered that of a standard rear-braked only Bentley 3-Litre, and the system went on to be adopted by the company.
Beautifully patinated, thanks to Medcalf's sympathetic approach to bringing EXP4 back to life, the car is set to be a star attraction at the Salon Prive Concours d'Elegance next month.
Salon Prive's Chairman Andrew Bagley is looking forward to seeing EXP4 on Blenheim's South Lawn. He enthuses that the car represents as integral part of Bentley's engineering prowess, being the genesis of two significant technological advances namely the standardisation of four-wheel brakes and the introduction of the 4-and-a-half litre engine. These factors make EXP4 a truly compelling entrant at Blenheim next month.
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