In conversation about vintage Bentleys on topic is sure to arise. The Blower. Controversial in its concept, outrageous in its performance and charismatic in its stance it has attained an iconic status. The mastery of a Blower Bentley exceeds the returns of taking a modern supercar to its limits. The delivery of raw power, an exhilarating noise and enjoyment of robust engineering combine to provide a visceral experience. This particular Blower has provided its owner with over 20 years of such experience and has been used extensively at home and abroad with maintenance carried out by the team here at NDR. We are delighted that the enthusiasm and admiration for the Blower Bentley continues unabated and we are certain that this example will not be here for long. For all enquiries about the Blower Bentley, whether specific to this example or not, contact us.

This Lagonda V12 Le Mans has been splendidly crafted by the best in the business, regardless of expense. If that isn’t enough its owner wanted it to be suitable for touring and long journeys employing Historic Competition Services in Belgium to take it that little bit further.So it goes every bit as well as it looks.A bit of background for those who like it, if not just call us and come and see this stunning Lagonda.Not a vintage Bentley of course, but following his departure from Rolls Royce, Mr. Bentley was employed as technical director for the Lagonda Motor Company in 1935.He oversaw the development of the V12 engine – something of a theme here because in later years, his senior engineer from Cricklewood , Wally Hassan, did exactly the same for Jaguar.It seems a general thread which runs through W.O. Bentley’s life that he couldn’t say no and was somewhat taken advantage of. Examples of this show through his career.He never received full recognition for his work...

Artist Terence Cuneo captured the heart of Bentley admirers and enthusiasts across the world with his painting “The Blue Train”Beautifully detailed, although, as it turned out, historically inaccurate, it is art which depicts another form of art – that of the coachbuilder, which in this case was Gurney Nutting. The famous Bentley is as breath-taking today as it was in 1930.The story of the Blue Train Bentley, owned by Bentley chairman Woolf Barnato, is a well told adventure which need not be covered in this text and was the inspiration for the Bentley you see here. The Black Train.So captivated by the whole story, one dedicated vintage enthusiast who raced Bentleys decided to buy an original Cricklewood car and turn it into his bespoke version for touring.The Black Train left Cricklewood in 1931 fitted with the vey disappointing Ricardo 4 Litre engine. It was very soon realised that the accountants, who were running the company, had decided upon the fitment of this engine...

Original 4 ½ Litre heavy chassis with the correct heavy crankshaft engine as fitted to the Blower Bentley complete with body if required and available to be purchased with new ribbed supercharger.An attractive proposition for the enthusiast who wants to put their own stamp on a vintage Bentley starting with the correct Cricklewood parts which are all in excellent order.Please call for details.

One of the last 4.5 Litre Bentleys to leave the Cricklewood works.Significantly, this particular Bentley is one of the 120 produced with what is latterly termed as the “heavy crank” engine, this being specifically designed for the fitment of the Amherst Villiers supercharger, the crankshaft being almost 60% heavier than the standard 4.5 Litre item.In ordinary circumstances this would offer no advantage, in fact it could be argued that the engine is called upon to rotate a greater mass. However for the supercharged Bentley – the fabled “Blower” – this is the only engine suitable.Bentley never produced a brochure for their supercharged model. The supercharger was in reality an option at, in 1931, an extra cost of £100.00.This represented a 10% premium over the standard 4.5 Litre chassis.Should the client not wish to take advantage of this, the spigot for the supercharger drive was removed from the crankshaft hence the standard “heavy crank”...