The Bentley Drivers Club Tour the Factory at Crewe
The Bentley Drivers Club 'Britain by Bentley' Tour 2011 started off on the 4 June and is set to conclude on the 4 July.
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The Press Release from the start of the tour from the Bentley Drivers Club is here.
Then the tour was off to explore Britain by Bentley.
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The tour consisted of a variety of Bentleys, from 1924 3-litre vintage models through a 2009 Brooklands.
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The tour is in fact still on going, and is in its final week.
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It looks like people are enjoying themselves.
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At about the half way mark, the tour went to Crewe to explore the Factory.
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The classic tour group photo shot. Memories.
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Now taking a look around the Factory.
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This photo setting is generally reserved for the newest members of the Bentley family, and it is quite nice to see the ancestors turn up for some family portraits.
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Gday to all the Aussies on the trip.
It is good to see a Victorian car.
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As well as one from New South Wales.
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Send in photos of the trip if you like.
Here is a video of the pip stop at Crewe, produced by Bentley Motors.
Take care drivers!