Description
This extraordinary Bentley 3-8-Litre Special is a rare British competition car with an impressive history.
This Bentley boasts an 8203 cc, 6-cylinder engine, and features a 4-speed Bentley gearbox converted with Dog-type gears internally.
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.
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.
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.
