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Featured is a striking long wheel base (just shy of 4 metres) 8-Litre Bentley fitted with a unique Gurney Nutting Coupe body. First owned by RAF Captain John Moller, the large coupe has had an unbroken chain of caring owners. In 1997 a ten year restoration project was awarded with a class prize and best vintage Bentley on show in the 1997 the prestigious Bentley Driver's Club gathering. Subsequently it was shown at various other concours, not surprisingly receiving more awards.
Early in the 21st century the car was sold to the United States and the new owner promptly won a second in class in the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. Still in excellent condition throughout, the fixed head Bentley was offered at RM Auctions' 2006 Amelia Island sale. At $1,485,000, it sold for $300,000 over the high estimate. This fabulous 8-Litre Bentley is seen here at the 2009 Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este. It was driven to the event all the way from The Netherlands.
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