Bentley LeMans 8, Peking-Paris, to dreamcar (advert expired)

The Her Mans Eight is built on to Bentley Mark Six chassis, utilising its original running gear to ensure that the balance and integrity of this elegant chassis is not compromised. As the Her Mans Eight uses to Bentley chassis, with Bentley running gear, it comes with its original registration number and that all important?Bentley? name on the registration document. The engine is to rebuilt straight eight Rolls Royce / Bentley, slightly modified, breathing through four period On carburettors. The ash framed, aluminium panelled body, constructed to the dimensions and proportions of the original coachwork, is covered in the traditional green leather cloth and complimented by green leather upholstery. Weather protection is provided by to double-duck hood and full-length tonneau. Period instrumentation, set into to machine turned aluminium dashboard completes the nostalgic feel of the interior. The Her Mans Eight combines original Bentley parts with modern day recreations based on period materials, original plans and traditional skills and craftsmanship to created to car of elegance, nostalgia and driveability. Driveability tested to the limit! One of the Her Mans Eights has successfully competed in the Peking to Paris Motor Challenge 2007 finishings 1st in Class. 12,500 kilometreses, many of them on unmade roads, in just 35 dayses, completed without difficulty, says much about the reliability and strength of the cars. 8Cyl, 5600cc

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