This limited edition model celebrates the brand’s rich sports car heritage dating back to the reveal of the XK 120 in 1948.īased on the Jaguar F-TYPE R-Dynamic Coupe and Convertible, and available with a powerful four- or six-cylinder engine, the Checkered Flag LE features a range of subtle visual enhancements to the exterior and to the driver-focused “1+1” cabin. How cool this year to drive down in a Bentley and park up in the road the town has renamed Rue des Bentley Boys.(MAHWAH, N.J.) – Janu– Today, Jaguar has announced the addition of a new Checkered Flag Limited Edition model to the 2020 F-TYPE model line-up.

They literally put a cork in it.Īnd the following year? The first of Bentley’s six Le Mans titles (five between 1924-30 and then again in 2003). And that despite a few problems over the 91 laps including running out of fuel when a stone punched a hole in the tank. But to arrive in a 3-Litre Sports 100 years after it flew the Union flag as Britain’s sole entrant in the very first Grand Prix d'Endurance de 24 Heures would be special indeed.ĭriven by Bentley’s London agent and Brooklands record-setter John Duff with co-driver Frank Clement, the Bentley took on cars from 20 manufacturers (all French or Belgian) with great distinction, setting the fastest lap and coming home fourth on distance behind the leading pair of Chenard-Walckers. Okay so it doesn’t have to be this exact model – any Bentley, old or new, would make a fine way of driving to Le Mans.

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