Factfile Engine: 2.2 litres, four cylinders, turbocharged Top speed: 146mph Price: £49,360 Power: 201bhp at 3800rpm Fuel/CO2: 53.32, 139g/km www.mercedes-benz.co.uk I'd like to say that the CLS Shooting Brake and…

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By Michael Hay ISBN:0 9535827 1 Published by Number One Press, £18.00 If you know vintage Bentleys you'll know Michael Hay, author of the twin marque Bibles, Bentley - the…

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