RM Auctions: Automobiles of London
October 27, 2010
ADMISSION:
Admission to this event requires the purchase of an official auction catalogue available for £50. The catalogue admits two and must be presented at the entrance to the sale to be granted entry.
AUCTION LOCATION
Battersea Evolution
Chelsea Bridge Entrance, Battersea Park
London, United Kingdom SW11 4NJ
AUCTION:
October 27, 2010
PREVIEW:
October 26, 2010
October 27, 2010
To be offered at auction ,Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Chassis No.
911
Estimate:
£265,000-£350,000
100 bhp, 4,398 cc overhead-cam engine, four-speed manual gearbox, solid front axle and live rear axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs, and four-wheel mechanical drum brakes. Wheelbase: 117.5"
- Accurate representation of “Old Mother Gun,” 1928 Le Mans winner
- Vintage racer or open road tourer
- 5,500-hour restoration
Bentleys were born for competition. In May 1921, Frank Clement took Ex. 1, the first car off the line, to Brooklands, winning his race at 72.5 mph.