- Title: Speed Machines: Bentley v Mercedes
- Date: 3rd November 2003
- Summary: Famous motoring dynasties Bentley and Mercedes played a key role in the evolution of sports cars and motor racing in the 1920s and 30s. Bentley was defined by historic successes at Le Mans and the playboy lifestyles of the 'Bentley Boy' drivers. These leisured gentlemen lived life in the fast lane off the track as well as on it, but still found time to win at Le Mans for three years running. But just as the glory years of Bentley were in full swing, a very different breed of racecar driver was emerging in Germany. To Hitler, motor racing was more than just a sport. He believed that victory on the racetrack was a sign of Germany's technological superiority. With the eventual backing of the Third Reich, Mercedes would be in pole position to challenge Bentley's invincibility and become the new power in motor racing.
- Description:The history and technology of great duels to smash 8 speed records.
- Broadcaster:Channel 4
- Collection: Channel 4
- Producer:Flashback Television Ltd.
- Programme Episode:Episode 7
- Transmission Date:03/11/2003
- Rights:Worldwide
- Decade: 2000s