The shape of things to come…The Bugatti Type 30, introduced in 1922, marked a turning point in Ettore Bugatti’s engineering philosophy and it is where he really started to stretch his wings. The Type 30 was the first Bugatti to adopt the company’s new inline eight-cylinder engine, a jewel of engineering born from wartime aero research. At..
This Rolls-Royce Twenty (also called Rolls-Royce 20HP) is a very unusual car. To begin with because it is a van. Secondly because of its striking signwriting, that intensifies the classic character of the body.This Twenty has not always carried the van body. In november 1925 a Mrs Foreshew purchased an enclosed limousine at coach builder ..
A very desirable 3 4½ Litre with complete and continuous history back to 1923, delivered new to Lloyd Owen, who took delivery of XO9313 from Paddington Station. Enjoyed later by racing driver Ed Nelson and VSCC photographer Red Daniells, each adding their own mark. A fascinating and well-documented history file traces every owner by name. A char..
Parts recovered from Bugatti Type 13A (chassis no. 2444) have been assembled into a complete vehicle; the project is nearing completion. This car was originally delivered to Czechoslovakia via the dealer Kögler & Son; its first owner was the Knight Edgar Morawitz, who competed in numerous races with it. In 1926, he even entered the Targa Flo..
It goes without saying that all vintage Bentley motorcars are exciting. The success of the 3 Litre, the 4.5 and the Speed Six at Le Mans and other international racing events during the 1920’s are part of motor racing folklore, with the louvres and leather belts over the bonnet, all adding to the glamour. Today the cars are still raced and ralli..
Bugatti Type 43 Grand Sport — Une histoire à poursuivre au volant Certaines automobiles se contemplent avec admiration. D’autres suscitent immédiatement l’envie de prendre la route. Cette Bugatti Type 43 Grand Sport appartient incontestablement à cette seconde catégorie : une silhouette élancée, un habitacle ouvert et toute ..
1924 Bentley 3-4.5 Litre Supercharged Short Chassis LeMans Coachwork in the style of The Birkin Blower of 1929 Chassis no. 431 Engine no. 441 Continuous history from new. This particular Blower 3-4 1/2 is a conversion and subsequent upgrade to a replica of the original Birkin Blower UU5872 built for the LeMans race in 1929. The 3 Litre Upgrade to ..
Delivered new in July 1928, this 4 ½ litre stands today as a strong Peking to Paris contender for 2025. Complete with continuous history, this 4 ½ litre underwent a complete rebuild, by Vintage Bentley in 2016. With a D type gearbox, uprated 5.3L engine, rally diff and clutch, new radiator and new fuel tank she is looking for her next custodian ..