Bentley 8 Litre (1930)

 The 8 Litre was a last throw of the dice for Bentley in 1930, and it was introduced only shortly before the company was absorbed by Rolls-Royce.

As last hurrahs go, however, the 8 Litre was magnificent thanks to its potent straight-six engine and four-speed manual gearbox that offered sensational performance and hushed refinement.

Most 8 Litres of the 100 produced were fitted with saloon bodywork, though many have subsequently been rebodied with open coachwork. In any form, Bentley guaranteed a top speed of at least 105mph for this model.