Friday, May 18, 2007 Bentley and Le Mans - The Return Of A Legend It was late in May 1923 when a 3-litre Bentley left London for the coast. On board were two drivers, one mechanic and a few spares. Destination: Le Mans. 79 years later on an early June day in 2002 Bentley returned exactly to the same place after years of neglecting the motorsport environment. It happened with a big bang. They did not only return to the place, where it all began, they also returned to motorsport glory. For almost 70 years the company's fate had been bound up with that of Rolls-Royce. Then, in 1998, Volkswagen AG bought Rolls-Royce & Bentley Motor Cars at Crewe, while Rolls-Royce sold its car marque to BMW, which has assumed total responsibility for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars since 2003. Now, in the 21st century, Bentley Motors has embarked on a fresh chapter of unprecedented expansion. Volkswagen AG has undertaken a massive investment programme in Crewe, not only in financial but in intellectual terms, sharing its experience and expertise and accepting those of Bentley in return. In October 1999 Volkswagen announced, that the company would invest about 500 Million British Pounds into Rolls-Royce/Bentley facilities and new development projects for a 5 year period. It was expected that the focus was on the development of a small Bentley, which should enable to enhance current 1400 units to 9000 units p.a. Bentley is well on its way. Starting with the Continental Coupe, whose design was already conceptualized in 1999, Bentley created an outstanding automobile, that is conceived to be a sporting coupé without rival, it is the fastest Bentley in the 83-year history of the company and the fastest genuine four-seat coupé in the world and it combines all elements of the finest Grand Touring traditions and Bentley craftsmanship with some of the most advanced technologies ever brought to the automotive market.Followed by the limousine versions within the last years VW is fullfilling its promises to combine fine craftsmanship with, what is for Bentley to be considered, high volume production. Take a look at some of the Bentleys in todays newsletter, we are sure you will enjoy it. Racingdeal.com provides you with a wide variety of Bentleys an a day by day basis and we are proud to do so. For all your advertising needs please do not hesitate to call on me at massier@racingdeal.com. I am happy to assist you with all your advertising needs. Sincerely yours Matthias J. Massier racingdeal.com Bentley 4 1/4 Hooper Bentley 4 1/4 Hooper Three-position-Cabriolet Baujahr: 1938 Motor: Vergaser Zylinder: 6 (Reihe) Hubraum: 4.250 ccm Leistung, ca.: 88 kW / 120 PS RHD laut Angaben des Herstellers Der 4 1/4 Litre Bentley ist die behutsame Weiterentwicklung des 3 1/2. Der Wagen wurde von RR als sportliche Variante mit höchstem Verarbeitungsniveau entwickelt. Dieser Wagen hat eine Zweitkarosse als three-position-cabriolet im Stil Hooper. Vor einigen Jahren aufwendig restauriert, ein [...] Price:on request Bentley 8 Ltr. - desirable „Le Mans Style“-Body fitted 1968 / 69 - enblemished provenance - complete ownership history - rare matching numbers car - the ultimate prewar driving machine Price:on request Bentley 6 1/2 Litres #KD2106 Registration No: UC4237 Chassis No: KD2106 Few W.O. Bentley’s can claim such a well documented history, and this coupled to spending 60 years of its life with just one family and being bodied by one of the most exotic and exclusive of British coachbuilders must make this car one of the most desirable 6 1/2litres to have survived. Chassis KD 2106 was originally bodied by Hooper with Coupe coachwork in 1927 before being delivered to first owner Captain JFC Kruse early the following year bear [...] Price:on request Bentley S1 Park Ward Continental DHC Exterior color Silver/black Interior color red Mileage 48,000 Description one of just 72 S1 Continental Park Ward drop head coupes produced, alloy body, left-hand- drive converted from right, conversion and restoration in 1990s by noted marque specialist Richard Gormans Vantage Motorwerks, 4 speed automatic transmission, factory air conditioning, power brakes, electric soft top - ok, hood, all tools complete - both large and small, later production with higher output engine, [...] Price:330.020,77 EUR 224.803,47 GBP 445.000,00 US$ * Bentley 3 1/2 L Parkward DHC-RHD Chassis : B90AH Engine : 14BR This stylish 3-position Bentley Park Ward Convertible, is a well known appearance in the Belgian classic car club life. Initialy sold to the famous Bentley Le Mans racer G.S. Embiricos in May 1934, this car was imported from the UK in the early 80-ies by the Belgian president of the Royal Veteran Car Club, this Bentley has had a cherished life since. The car was completely overhauled in different stages. Recently, the engine was taken care of. Cylinderbores + [...] Price:125.000,00 EUR * 85.147,47 GBP 168.550,00 US$ Bentley S2 Mulliner Drophead Coupe Exterior color Midnight Blue Interior color parchment Mileage 67,600 Description ultra-rare S2 H.J. Mulliner drophead coupe "adaptation," one of only 15 produced, 6.2l V8 engine with "just enough" horse power, left hand drive, recent comprehensive engine and mechanical servicing, power assisted steering, power assisted brakes, power "soft top", factory air conditioning, a true coachbuilt car. Price:196.529,22 EUR 133.871,73 GBP 265.000,00 US$ * RM Auctions: Ferrari Leggenda e Passione An exclusive auction in association with Sotheby´s at the Ferrari Factory in Maranello, where the legend was born Auction Date: May, 20, 2007 Coys-Auction: Legende et Passion May 21st, 2007 - Monaco An important auction of competition cars and racing memorabilia Brooklands Centenary Festival 16-17 June 2007 100 years. One weekend to remember. This June, it’s time to go back to where it all began. The place where Britain created the world’s first purpose built racing circuit. Achieved its first world land speed record. First learned to conquer flight. And first realised the dream of supersonic passenger travel. Brooklands, the true home of British racing and aviation, turns 100 years old on 17th June. To celebrate, the Brooklands Museum is hosting a breathtaking weekend festival on 16th and 17th June to commemorate a century of speed and courage. From giant pre-war racers and motorcycles to the latest grand prix cars, fabric-and-wire biplanes to Concorde, hundreds of the most famous Brooklands machines will return to bring the famous banked circuit back to life. And we want you to be at the centre of it all. Festival of Speed The World's Biggest Celebration of the History of Motor Sport Entry by advance ticket only - please call +44-(0)1243-755055 or book online at www.goodwood.co.uk Alex Finigan has successfully brokered many of the great classic European cars: Mercedes Benz, Ferrari, Porsche, Jaguar, BMW and Alfa Romeo. His guidance is given with an emphasis on building long-term relationships, and a reputation for integrity brings him the private-sales opportunities not available to the general public. Call Alex at 001-978-768-6092 or mail him at alex@paulrussell.com With 20 years of specialist experience in Collectors Cars, Martin Chisholm has been able to build up an extraordinary resource of knowledge. About cars, about the market, and about who knows what. It’s the kind of knowledge that can offer huge benefits for anyone interested in collecting. Whether you are looking for the right car for investment, or whether you are searching for something rare and special. We will know just how to go about it. The strong relationships we’ve already built up stretch around the world, and we have a direct line to all kinds of sellers and buyers, experts and collectors. This lets us find just the right cars and just the right people, so you get the best options possible. CARS INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH COSWORTH Cars International, the supplier of high-performance road and racing cars, has entered an exclusive relationship with famed engine producer Cosworth to supply and service V10 Formula 1 engines to customers. Cars International’s workshop, near Membury in Berkshire, will supply and install the TJ-series 3.0-litre Cosworth V10 that raced in Formula 1 from 2003 to 2006, and most recently with Toro Rosso. The engine will be particularly appropriate for the pan-European series EuroBOSS as well as for demonstrations and track days in F1 cars. Cars International founder Paul Osborn said: "There are many late-model F1 cars out there that people find extremely difficult to adapt because they can’t get the existing available engines in them, not just because they are too big but because of the crank height. The Cosworth V10 will be the only modern, compact F1 engine that is available." The V10, which would also be suitable f or use in a modern Le Mans Prototype car, will be supplied in two formats: 900bhp, which will run for 1200 kilometres between rebuilds; and 750bhp, which will run for up to 1500 kilometres. The Luzzago name is synonomous with quality, a symbol of Brescia, based in the town of Mille Miglia, a solid and stable reality in the vintage car sector. One shared passion makes the customer a friend Luzzago's success is based upon a close relationship with it's customers many of whom are or become friends. Whoever purchases a classic car does so with a spirit quite diverse from those buying a modern automobile. The client arrives at Luzzago with a desire to travel back in time at the wheel of a Jaguar or Triumph like the ones driven thirty or forty years ago: a desire to escape the constraints of contemporary living and discover new emotions that perhaps they could not permit themselves when younger; the joy of grasping a large wooden steering wheel, without power steering that transmits the heart of the road through your hands, whilst the wind rushes through your hair. Cristiano and Valerio know this desire all too well, the focus of their last 28 years has been based upon it so a visit to Luzzago is a good excuse to take time out and immerse yourself in that passion. During the seventies, under the leadership of Paul Grant, who acquired growing responsibilities in the family business, the Vandervekens decided to turn to selling collection cars and proposes a high-standard permanent catalogue of used cars in which many Belgian and foreign amateurs find their happiness. Today, Paul Grant is still on the lead of the family business, recently assisted by Laurent Dassel, his stepson. The Vanderveken Establishments are famous all over Belgium and also abroad which is the ultimate reward for their achievements. 2-Shores International Jürgen Rott is well known for his outstanding inventory of sports-and classic cars. His priority is on quality of cars and service. There are always excellent Porsche Classics available. 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