Just when everyone thought
Bentley no longer made sports cars, along came
the "R-Type Continental"... |
Those that thought the Bentley marque had passed before
the war were more than a little suprised when the R-Type
Continental was announced in 1952. Since the merger
with Rolls Royce, Bentleys had been anything but sporting
in nature, but there was no questioning the sporting
nature of the Continental.
Featuring rakish body lines
usually crafted by H.J. Mulliner, the R-Type was good
for a top speed of 120mph (193kmh) in both elegance
and comfort. Between 1952 and 1955, 208 of these cars
were produced, at first with 4.25 litre overhead inlet/
side exhaust valves, later with 4566cc units, and finally
from 1954, with 4887cc engines.
Formula One Championship: Alberto Ascari (Italy) / Ferrari
NRL Grand Final:
VFL/AFL Grand Final:
Melbourne Cup: Dalray (W. Williamson)
Wimbledon Women: Maureen Connolly d.
L. Brough (7-5 6-3)
Wimbledon Men: Frank Sedgman d. J.
Drobny (4-6 6-2 6-3 6-2)
The Movies:
- Singin' in the Rain
- High Noon
- The Greatest Show on Earth
- Moulin Rouge
Academy Awards:
- Best Picture - The Greatest Show on Earth
- Best Actor - Gary Cooper (High Noon)
- Best Actress - Shirley Booth (Come Back, Little
Sheba)
Farewells:
- John Dewey (influential thinker & psychologist)
- Hattie McDaniel (actress who portrayed Mammy in
Gone With the Wind)
- Maria Montessori (Italian educator & physician)
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