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1922 Bentley 3/4½-Litre 'Le Mans' Sports Tourer Registration no. BF 5408 Chassis no. RC188 Engine no. 128
United Kingdom • 15 Sept 2012
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This 1922 Bentley 3/4½-Litre 'Le Mans' Sports Tourer, known as 'The Frog,' has been extensively modified for rallying, drawing inspiration from the 1927 Le Mans winner. It boasts a rebuilt and upgraded 4½-Litre engine, a Speed Model chassis, and hydraulic brakes, enhancing its performance and safety.
With a notable rally history, including participation in the Peking-to-Paris rally and the Flying Scotsman, this VSCC-eligible Bentley is offered with restoration invoices and is ready for competitive rallying.
Condition
6
The car has been significantly upgraded and modified for rally use, including engine upgrades, brake modifications, and suspension enhancements. While these upgrades improve performance and reliability for rallying, they deviate from the original factory specifications. The car has a rally history and has been prepared by a well-known Vintage Bentley expert. Cosmetically, the car has been re-upholstered and the body re-covered. The extent and quality of the restoration work would need to be assessed to determine its impact on the overall condition grade.
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Transmission:
[Transmission]
Chassis No:
RC188
Odometer:
12,000 miles
Reg Number:
BF 5408
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Fitting the newly developed 4½-Litre engine into the tried and tested 3-Litre chassis set Bentley on the way to its legendary four-year dominance of the Le Mans 24-Hour Race.
It was this combination of a powerful engine and lightweight chassis that brought victories in France and helped create the 'Bentley Boys' mythical reputation both on and off the racetrack.
Even today this combination is recognized as a formidable and competitive motor car.
The Swiss owner of this particular example is a true enthusiast, having completed the grueling 9,000 mile Peking-to-Paris rally, crossed Australia and rallied in the Arabian Gulf States from Qatar to Oman in a similar car.
He has used this extensive real-world driving experience to produce the ultimate rallying Bentley.
'The Frog' as it is known (the car handles so well in the rain) has been built in the style of 'Old Mother Gun' which won at Le Mans in 1927 and raced in 1928 driven by Woolf Barnato.
This car takes advantage of the handli...
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£178,080
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£245,491
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£312,901
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