This Bentley-Royce special is built atop a 1936 Bentley frame powered by a dry-sump, twin-plug, supercharged Phantom III V12. It’s unclear exactly when the car was built, but it may have been finished shortly before several noted 1998 track outings, among which included wins at the Brighton Speed Trials and Santa Pod. Later, a more aerodynamic set of fenders were made in anticipation of a run at Bonneville, which unfortunately never materialized. Said to be in excellent mechanical condition, the seller further claims “supercar acceleration.” If only we could hear it! Find it here at Coys as lot 122 in their April 16th, 2016 Ascot, Berkshire, England sale. Hammer estimates range from 130k-160k GBP (~$185k-$228k USD today). Special thanks to BaT reader CL Luigi for this submission.

RAF blue-gray paint with silver finished wheels and red grille trim and upholstery make for an excellent livery. Visual highlights jump out from every angle, though the massive Roots blower and beautifully finned brake drums are particularly eye-catching from this front 3/4 angle. More construction details would be welcomed, though the car is reportedly featured in a book of Bentley Specials. Aside from runs at the world’s oldest race and England’s premiere drag racing venue, the listing further notes competition use at Silverstone and Prescott.

Note the 4,500 RPM redline, Brooklands screens, and custom brass steering wheel center. The car shows a lovely, warm patina throughout, though it’s clearly been well looked-after. This engine bay shot was pulled from an earlier auction listing, and depicts the car’s 1936 Rolls Royce Phantom III-sourced, eight liter, supercharged V12. Frustratingly, mechanical details are extremely limited, but suffice it to say that it should make a ton of torque…

…and a sound like a low-flying Supermarine Spitfire. According to the auction writeup, the car should also be eligible for many vintage racing events–all of which can be driven to, thanks to current street registration.