W.O. Bentley Honoured
The French Government has honoured the founder of the Bentley company. W. O. Bentley, by awarding him “Le Merite Sportif Francais.” The award was presented to Mr Bentley by the president of the Automobile Club de I’Ouest when 70 vintage Bentleys visited Le Mans last month to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the foundation of Bentley Motors.
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Press, Volume CIX, Issue 32127, 24 October 1969, Page 9
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