06 May 2011 16:30 | By Richard Dredge, Contributor, MSN Cars
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1921: Bentley 3-Litre



1921: Bentley 3-Litre (© Magic Car Pics)
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Top speed: 100mph

This was the car that put Bentley on the map, thanks to its brilliant showing in endurance racing at Le Mans. In standard form the 3-Litre was capable of 80mph, but there was a Speed edition that offered 90mph while the Super Sports gave a top speed of the magic ton.

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