EXP 2, the oldest remaining Bentley, is still a driver — ready to take on the challenging Isle of Man TT Circuit 100 years after its first visit.
The oldest Bentley in the world has returned to the Isle of Man to celebrate 100 years since it was part of the team that showed up and won the RAC Tourist Trophy race way back in 1922. The party included 77 other classic Bentley models and a lap around the circuit that has barely changed over those 100 years.
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In 1919, W.O. Bentley founded the company that bears his name. His goal was to develop cars using the same ideas for aluminum pistons he came up with during the first World War.
It took 2 years for Bentley to develop an engine and chassis for the first production model. Called the 3-Litre, it was built from 1921 through 1929. Part of the development process saw the construction of EXP (Experimental) 1 and EXP 2, as well as later development cars.
Second Bentley Built Is Oldest Remaining
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Team Effort Grabbed 1922 Tourist Trophy
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Massive Gathering Marks 100 Years
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