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16th September 2016, 20:46 | #1 |
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Wife prefers the Bentley.
My wife prefers driving the Bentley in preference to my Rover 75. She say's it reminds her of her old ford Capri. Kev. Last edited by KLM; 16th September 2016 at 20:48.. |
16th September 2016, 21:51 | #2 |
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Does that mean the Bentley has poor handling/braking like the Capri?!
In all seriousness, my step mum had a 2.8i special & it was fantastic, she never let me drive it though. I should imagine the Bentley would leave the Capri standing though.
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Those curvy sleek windows and that long nose could easily be mistaken for a Capri, its just missing that bonnet bulge. |
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16th September 2016, 23:22 | #4 |
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Don't like the colour much.
The Bentley that is, not your wife.
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17th September 2016, 07:24 | #5 |
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He soon saw the light and, a couple of months later, he rocked up in a 1275GT Nice Bentley too, also not sure on colour but a fabulous car all the same. What with you and Parker, there could be a Bentley sub club within the 75/ZT club.
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17th September 2016, 09:07 | #8 |
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I just do understand this FAD of dark and drab shades on modern cars . Sorry I have no idea as to what model Bentlly that is but applaud the curves much .......................... MUCH better than a lot of the modern clone like boxes foisted upon the public.
Just how it does not have the dreadful angular lights to spoil the nice flowing lines .
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17th September 2016, 09:08 | #9 |
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She has Good taste and clearly an understanding of style, handling and pedigree.
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I think your wife must know more than she is letting on... The new 2016 Ford Capri looks more like your Bentley than the Bentley itself.
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