The 1929 Bentley „Birkin Blower“ has a 4 ½ liter supercharged engine and once held the Brooklands Outer Circuit record. It originally belonged to Si Henry Tim Birkin, on the Bentley Boys. At $7,867,000 (£5,040,000) is the most expensive Bentley and British car ever sold at public auction.
Photo: Bonhams
2012 Goodwood Bonhams Bentley
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