The Bentley Beauties
Nigel Thorley SpeakerNet Sponsor
- Region:
- Anywhere
- Notice Period:
- Short (maybe less than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Professional
- Fee:
- Paid: £35 plus expenses (no expenses up to 25 miles from DN9)
- Category:
- Business
- Updated:
- 21st October 2025
- Tagged:
- 20Th Century | Motoring History | Business
The story of the Bentley motor car, from its 1920s beginnings and the man behind the car, its racing successes, financial issues, the takeover by Rolls-Royce in 1931 and subsequent sell-off and purchase by Volkswagen. From the Silent Sports Cars of the 1930s to the world-beating premium GTs and saloons produced today.
Views: 12 | Enquiries: 0About Nigel Thorley
A retired professional editor, author and photographer with particular interest in motoring topics, collecting and hobbies. I can provide professionally produced talks of any length from 30 minutes to a full evening, with or without visual aids, covering a variety of listed topics, or create unique presentations to suit specific organisations. Most talks are accompanied by professionally produced Powerpoint presentations and I can supply the equipment or can plug in to equipment onsite. I am willing to travel any distance provided a contribution is made to mileage/fuel costs.
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- Sight and Sound
- My Motoring Obsession
- Work Experience
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