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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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.![Image](https://hcservices.be/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/1925-Bentley-3-8-Special-Stanley-Mann-49-1024x682.jpg)
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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.![Image](https://hcservices.be/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/1925-Bentley-3-8-Special-Stanley-Mann-74-1024x682.jpg)
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.Want to know more?
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