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1925 Bentley 3 Litre ST Coupe
Chassis No. 898
Engine No. 904
Registration No. FY 7897
2008
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Source: Gareth Thomas & Jay Leno's Garage (for photos)
Posted: Apr 16, 2008
2008
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Source: Jay Leno's Garage
Posted: Dec 11, 2008
2008
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Source: Flickr, posted by user 'Kid Deuce'
Posted: Dec 1, 2010
2005
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Source: Fotopic, posted by user 'Ken Clayton'
Posted: Dec 1, 2010
2001
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This custom built Bentley 3-liter is about the most imposing sleeper ever constructed. Built for 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno' host Jay Leno, this stock looking 1925 Bentley 3-liter open top 2 door has been specially fitted with a custom made Bentley 8-liter engine. Already a powerful engine, the 8-liter Bentley I6 was bored and stroked to 8.3 liters (from 8-liters) and fitted with twin turbochargers. The already heavy construction of the motor required little structural rebuilding. The power numbers are huge, so big in fact that the car can actually twist its wheels WITHIN its tires. A similar Bentley, but with a heavier 8-liter chassis, was clocked at 172.5 mph and went from 0-60 mph in under 5 seconds. It would have had a higher top end if not for the poor aerodynamics that caused incredible lift tendencies at high speed.
Source: Super Cars
Posted: Apr 16, 2008
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Source: Unknown
Posted: Jan 29, 2008
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Source: Flickr, posted by user 'H*B'
Posted: Dec 23, 2015
Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information
| Chassis No. | 898 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | 904 |
| Registration No. | FY 7897 |
| Date of Delivery: | 30 Nov 1924 |
| Type of Body: | Coupe |
| Coachbuilder: | Charlesworth |
| Type of Car: | ST |
| First Owner: | HARTLEY A |
| More Info: | Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "Was 4 seater, rebuilt as racer with 4� Litre engine 1991/92." |
Mar 1, 2007