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    Classic Bentley Race Car Demonstration Day

    Classic Bentley Race Car Demonstration Day

    Presented by Simeone Foundation at Simeone Foundation

    August 28, 2010


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    Bentley dominated Le Mans in the late 1920s and their cadre of British drivers were nicknamed the “Bentley Boys.” This Demonstration Day will feature two Bentleys from that period: a 1927 Bentley 3-liter “Speed Model” Red Label that is the same as the car that won Le Mans that year. Also featured is a 4.5 liter “Blower” Bentley that won the Isle of Man Time Trials in 1930.? One of a series of monthly “demonstration driving days” that feature extremely rare racing sports cars from the Simeone collection being driven on a three-acre lot in back of the Museum. The Simeone Museum is one of the few museums in the world where visitors can see and hear famous race cars like these run. A brief lecture by Dr. Simeone on the importance of the cars and their place in history precedes each driving demonstration. A free Museum tour will be conducted at 2 pm.


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      • Venue Info

        Simeone Foundation

        6825-31 Norwitch Drive
        Philadelphia, PA 19153

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      • Admission Info

        Tickets:

        $12 (Adult)
        $10 (Senior)
        $8 (Student)
        FREE! (Child (8 and under)


        Info Phone: 215-365- 7233

      • Dates & Times

        Dates:
        August 28, 2010

        Times:

        noon

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