An early 3 Litre, much changed over the years. Non original body, not matching numbered and the recipient of eye watering expenditure in the last seven or eight years to make it a stonking* rally or fast road car.
Brilliant handling, immense torque, full of character. All the hard work done.
Whilst this is a Cricklewood Bentley, not a reproduction, to be fair it is more of interest to the motorist than the historian. Should you fall into that latter category we can offer a fully matching numbered original 3 Litre Speed model with its original Vanden Plas body.
Relevant works include:
Completely rebuilt engine with 5.3 cylinder block, Phoenix crank and rods.
Differential rebuilt, to later 4 star pattern and 8 Litre driveshafts fitted.
Radiator rebuilt.
Clutch assembly replaced.
Overdrive fitted for long distance cruising.
Don't be deluded and buy a basket case thinking that you can do it all for less., because it simply can't be done, it will take ages, end in tears and make no financial sense.
You wont find that description in an auction catalogue.
If you want to go and have fun in a vintage Bentley and enjoy some of the great tours and rallies all over the world to which this is so ideally suited you should come here and look at this.
Call for details. Due soon.
*stonking
/ˈstɒŋkɪŋ/
adjective
INFORMAL•BRITISH
1. used to emphasize something impressive, exciting, or very large.
e.g Cricklewood Bentley
