PHOTOS: Bentley gets Hijacked by 4 Bravo males in Lombardy, Johannesburg

Information reaching Kossyderrickent has it that Bentley gets Hijacked by four Bravo men in Lombardy, Johannesburg. (Read More Here).

Taking to social media, popular South African tabloid, V.T, revealed the Gist to her followers, especially to those on Twitter. 

Information reads: “Bentley was Hijacked by 4 Bravo males in Lombardy. Armani protection services Unit was then activated and members responded swiftly upon arrival no suspects.

Well done to all members involved.”

The first Bentley (and the first British car) to compete in that grueling inaugural race a century ago was just snapped up by an English racing enthusiast for more than $3.7 million (£3 million), according to Swiss outfit Kidston SA.

The Bentley 3 Liter in question (Chassis 141) actually placed fourth at Le Mans back in May of 1923 but cemented the marque as a formidable competitor. Not only that, the car put Bentley on the map and spurred on all-important sales.

The four-wheeler was first driven by Bentley dealer John Duff in the Double 12 Hour Record at Brooklands. Duff covered 2,082 miles at 86.79 mph and set some 38 international records in the process. Buoyed by success, he then asked founder Walter Owen Bentley to prepare the car for a new race in France that would go for 24 hours straight. Bentley agreed and put forward factory test driver Frank Clement as co-pilot. The duo didn’t win the first Le Mans in Chassis 141, but they did set the lap record of 66.69 mph.

While Page left his mark on the Swedish brand, he isn’t exactly a stranger in Crewe. Quite the opposite as he was Bentley’s Head of Interior Design between 2001 and 2013. As a result, even if you’re not familiar with his name, you undoubtedly know his work as he had a hand in crafting the cabins of the first-generation Continental GT as well as the latest Mulsanne.

Hallmark went on to say Page will help to usher in the era of the electric Bentley as “He joins at a time when we are shaping an even greater story as we accelerate our journey to full electrification by 2030. His previous experiences from innovative automotive design, combined with a strong understanding of the Bentley brand means he is perfectly positioned to enable us to achieve our future ambitions as the leader in sustainable luxury mobility.”