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This 1930 Bentley is a classic example of the winning cars of Le Mans from 1927 to 1930. Needing a little extra speed because of their large bodies, Bentley put 4.5-litre engines under the hood. Later, they increased the power even more with the "Blower" Bentleys, but these were the cars which were most race worthy.
These cars dominated the race track for a number of years. This car has a lot of race history through the 1930s and is currently available at Fiskens.
Many who know Bugattis are familiar with the light blue sports cars of the late 1920s and early 1930s. They were engineering specimens which did not use any gaskets...which meant perfectly flat surfaces and airtight engine compartments. This 1912 Bugatti is the oldest known racing Bugatti in existence with all of its ownership well documented. It's tall hood, slender radiator, and long tail are how this car was raced back in the day. The big engine creates a massive amount of torque for the chain-drive, allowing it to cruise at 80-90mph. In 1980, the car was actually clocked at 108mph.
Bugattis are magnificent cars to drive, but this specific one may be the best early example in existence. Anything chain-driven is going to sell for a lot of money, and this car is no exception. Having sold a sister car (created just after this) for over $2.5 million in 2009, Bohnams has the car estimated to go between $2.6 and $3.5 million.
When the average person thinks of the Jaguar brand, they often think of spoiled soccer moms from the 1980s in her gaudy convertible. What a lot of people don't realize is that Jaguar has an amazing racing history. They produced some of the most beautiful cars in the last 100 years. Slightly older than its younger brother the D-Type, the C-Type is considered one of the prettiest machines created. As the 39th 1953 C-Type manufactured, this car has extensive racing history (#33 in the image below). It's ownership is closely documented including its most prominent owner, racing legend Sterling Moss.
The right-hand drive looks great with the small windshield, an addition which was probably added after its racing days. It would be great if the car still had its racing numbers, but only if they were on the original paint. Either way, the car is a gorgeous example of the classic C-Type. More pictures and racing history are available at Fiskens.
This 1930 Bentley is a classic example of the winning cars of Le Mans from 1927 to 1930. Needing a little extra speed because of their large bodies, Bentley put 4.5-litre engines under the hood. Later, they increased the power even more with the "Blower" Bentleys, but these were the cars which were most race worthy.
These cars dominated the race track for a number of years. This car has a lot of race history through the 1930s and is currently available at Fiskens.
Many who know Bugattis are familiar with the light blue sports cars of the late 1920s and early 1930s. They were engineering specimens which did not use any gaskets...which meant perfectly flat surfaces and airtight engine compartments. This 1912 Bugatti is the oldest known racing Bugatti in existence with all of its ownership well documented. It's tall hood, slender radiator, and long tail are how this car was raced back in the day. The big engine creates a massive amount of torque for the chain-drive, allowing it to cruise at 80-90mph. In 1980, the car was actually clocked at 108mph.
Bugattis are magnificent cars to drive, but this specific one may be the best early example in existence. Anything chain-driven is going to sell for a lot of money, and this car is no exception. Having sold a sister car (created just after this) for over $2.5 million in 2009, Bohnams has the car estimated to go between $2.6 and $3.5 million.
The right-hand drive looks great with the small windshield, an addition which was probably added after its racing days. It would be great if the car still had its racing numbers, but only if they were on the original paint. Either way, the car is a gorgeous example of the classic C-Type. More pictures and racing history are available at Fiskens.
