1925 Bentley 3
8 Litre Special

(World Record Breaking car)

€685.000

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This extraordinary Bentley 3-8-Litre Special is a rare British competition car with an impressive history.

Highlights

• Engine Number: HM2865• Chassis Number: 1157• German Registration: Registered in Germany and accompanied by a UK V5 document

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Flying Start Records

Stanley Mann achieved incredible records with this car, including 5 Miles Flying Start in 2 minutes and 12.97 seconds and 10 Kilometers Flying Start in 2 minutes and 45.56 seconds, both at an average speed of over 135 mph.

“FAST AS YOUR MUM’S KNICKERS
AT A TOM JONES CONCERT”

as Stanley Mann would have said, with a smile
on his face and a sparkle in his eye.

Performance Powerhouse

This Bentley boasts an 8203 cc, 6-cylinder engine, and features a 4-speed Bentley gearbox converted with Dog-type gears internally.

Flying Start Records

Stanley Mann achieved incredible records with this car, including 5 Miles Flying Start in 2 minutes and 12.97 seconds and 10 Kilometers Flying Start in 2 minutes and 45.56 seconds, both at an average speed of over 135 mph.

Impressive Speed

The car showcased its prowess with an average speed of 115.53 mph over 100 miles, 115.64 mph in a 1-hour run, and completing 200km in 1 hour, 4 minutes, and 42 seconds at an average speed of 115.26 mph. In 1996 at Brooklands Action Day, Stanley pushed the Bentley to a remarkable speed of 148 mph.

Competition Success

In the 1980s, the car achieved notable competition success, including victories at events like the Bentley Drivers Club and VSCC races.

Record-Breaking Legacy

Under Stanley Mann's ownership in 1987, the car underwent a comprehensive rebuild to set new class A records, solidifying its status as a record-setter.

Exceptional Exterior

Crafted by Williams and Pritchard, the car features an aluminum and steel tube frame construction with impeccable paint. Fitted wings, Brookland's screens, and a racing head cowl enhance its racing authenticity.

Impeccable Interior

The green leather bucket seats with meticulous leather lacing are in excellent condition. The aluminum dash houses all necessary gauges, and there's ample storage space behind the seats.

Impressive Mechanics

Despite its weight, the car offers a light and agile driving experience. It features a Laystall crankshaft, 8.0:1 compression, tubular con-rods, fabricated exhaust manifold, and other performance-enhancing modifications.

Remarkable Transformation

Originally a 3-Litre, this car underwent a significant transformation masterminded by J.C. Konig. Partnering with engineer John Guppy, they evolved it into an 8-Litre creation. Under Stanley Mann's ownership in 1987, the car underwent a comprehensive rebuild to set new class A records, solidifying its status as a record-setter.