Motor Sport Magazine Specials

The authoritative voice of motor racing since 1924 covers the entire motor racing scene. In these Special Editions, the team digs into the archives to give exclusive insight, rare photographic footage, detailed race reports, and a unique take on the subject matter; from world-class drivers through to iconic car marques, and also how some of these real-life stories have been adapted for the big screen.

WELCOME TO BENTLEY • COLLECTORS’ EDITION - FROM RACE TO ROAD

Motor Sport Magazine Specials

PUT A LID ON IT… • Bentley conquered Le Mans all over again in 2003 with this stunning Speed 8. Just don’t suggest it’s a German car in disguise…

BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT • Bentley’s cross-country express reaches greater heights

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WOOLF BARNATO • Playboy or professional? Investigating the track record of Woolf Barnato, high priest of the famous Bentley Boys

THE LONG AND WINDING ROAD • Bathurst’s reputation was forged by an annual saloon car showpiece, but since 2011 it has also been home to an evolving GT classic

YOU, ME AND WB • The spirit of Bill Boddy was surely travelling with our two-man Bentley crew as they sprinted to John O’Groats and back

BENTLEY 8-LITRE • Once the personal car of WO Bentley, this Mulliner saloon – a favourite for high-speed trips to France – has returned to its maker. Motor Sport is granted an audience before it is restored

BENTLEY MULSANNE SPEED • Multiple refinements finally make this a true pleasure to drive

GENTLE GIANT • The distinctive Gooda Special Bentley proved to be a crowd favourite when it raced at Goodwood in 2014 – and it’s every bit as engaging behind the wheel as it is to behold

EX-BIRKIN BLOWER-4 ½ SINGLE-SEATER BENTLEY • Road Impressions of Russ-Turner’s Famous Brooklands Lap Record Car

GREEN PARTY • Whether on the podium or on the society pages, the Bentley Boys made news. Just how did these hearty revellers combine fun with serious racing?

BENTLEY FLYING SPUR V8 • With fewer cylinders and less power, the spec sheet says it’s a step down. But savour the V8’s torque to see why it’s a clever marketing move

A MASSIVE SUCCESS STORY • It might not look the most obvious choice for a GT racer, but the results to date suggest otherwise

BENTLEY CONTINENTAL SUPERSPORTS • Crewe calls time on GT with 700bhp monster that is also the world’s fastest four-seater

ROUND THE CLOCK WITH A BENTLEY S-SERIES • A fast return run from London to Scotland underlines the silent high performance, powerful braking and luxurious specification of the latest model of this famous make

BENTLEY BENTAYGA • The looks might be inelegant – and its name more so still – but the company’s first SUV is an engineering triumph

BENTLEY 3-LITRE • Our very first road test from our very first issue, before we changed our name

GREEN SHOOTS OF GLORY • Only misfortune prevented a privateer Bentley from winning the inaugural Le Mans 24 Hours - and the lessons learned yielded success

BENTLEY MULSANNE TURBO • TURBO ROAD TEST N A unique motoring experience, at a price!

BENTLEY’S BRILLIANT BLOWOUT • To celebrate 100 years of one of Britain’s greatest marques we gathered together three of its most famous racing cars from three very different eras of competition. In a world exclusive, Andrew Frankel channelled his inner Bentley Boy for a track test like no other.

BENTLEY THROUGH THE AGES

DANISH RACING GREEN • Before Bentley celebrated its centenary at the 2019 Silverstone Classic, we asked serial Le Mans winner Tom Kristensen to visit the track and test one of the marque’s vintage icons which were on display at the event