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Aug. 04, 1969 - Launh Of Superscale Blowwer Bentley 1929.: The D. Maynell Superscale Blower Bentley 1929-a super toy which can be driven around by Dad as well as a five-year-old child, was launched in London today at H.R. Owen's Mayfair showrooms. Designed to a three-seventh scale it is just under half the size of the original famous Blower which races in Le Mans in 1930. The original Blower still takes place in Veteran and Vintage Car Rallies and races. This particular Bentley was reffered to as Blower because of the supercharger which was mounted in front of the radiator. Driven by an electric motor, battery powered, the D. Meynell Superscale modek has speeds of 3, 6, 9 and 12 m.p.h. with a safety look which can be fitted to control the speeds to 3 and 6 m.p.h. It has a range of 30 miles (2 hours running) when fitted with a 75 amp. battery. This Means that apart from being used as a toy it can be need as an estate run-about. Suggested retail price, in quick assembly form, 250. Photo shows. Five-year old Charles Meynell, seatled in the D. Meynell Superscale Blower Bentley 1929-is carried into the H.R. Owen's Mayfair showrooms where it was launched today
