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Tom Nightingale in his World War Two p-51 Mustang above Southern California
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Bentleys, Hot Bikes, WWII Plane, Symbolic Motors (106)Bentleys are famous for their sheer power and incredible luxury. Check out the newest, most powerful production Bentley, the Arnage T. Take a trip back in time to the pre-World War II period to look at a prized Blower Bentley, and get a look at an affordable 1967 four-door saloon.
Afterward, hit the track at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway with Cycle World magazine to examine the hottest new bikes on the market.
Next, take to the skies with Tom Nightingale and his P-51 Mustang. Find out what it's like to fly and maintain the fastest piston-driven airplane of all time—an artifact that played an integral part of the Allied victory in WWII.
Finally, head to La Jolla, Calif., to tour Symbolic Motors, one of the leading luxury car dealerships in the country. Symbolic Motors sells everything from the hottest Ferraris to the most classic Mercedes. Come along for some test rides with Bill Noon, who helps run the company.
Bentley Facts:
- Bentley was founded by Walter Owen Bentley, known to all as "W.O."
- Before starting the company, W.O. Bentley was a railroad engineer.
- In the 1920s and '30s, Bentleys—and the heroic "Bentley Boys"—were renowned for their string of triumphs at Le Mans.
- The Arnage T boasts 450 horsepower and 645 lb-ft of torque. Its top speed is 168 mph, and it can go from 0-60 mph in 5.5 seconds.
Contact Information:
Bentley Motors
www.bentleymotors.com
Cycle World Facts:
- About 60 bikes are road tested yearly by Cycle World, which has an editorial staff of ten.
- Cycle World was first published in January 1962 and is now the largest monthly motorcycling magazine in the world.
Contact:
www.cycleworld.com
P-51 Facts:
- At least eight versions of the P51 were produced; 14,819 Mustangs of all types were built for the U.S. Army.
- Commissioned by the RAF in 1940, the P-51 was rushed through development by North American Aviation in a mere 120 days.
- American Mustangs destroyed 4,950 enemy aircraft in Europe.
Symbolic Motors Facts:
- Symbolic Motor Cars first opened its doors in 1994.
- The most expensive car ever sold by Symbolic was a 1937 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900, worth $5.5 million.
- Symbolic is located in La Jolla, Beverly Hills, and San Francisco, Calif.
Contact:
Symbolic Motor Car Company
858-454-1800
www.symbolicmotors.com
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