Packard-Bentley Special aka Mavis
Christmas road test: Packard-engined Bentley
Tested: 41.8-litre Packard V12, four-speed Bentley C-type gearbox and a Bentley Speed Six rear axle running in reverse
Price/on sale: Assuming you could track down a Packard engine and an Eight Litre Bentley, in the region of £350,000. It's not for sale
Power/torque: 1,500bhp @ 2,400rpm/ 2,000lb ft @ 2,400rpm
Top speed: 160mph approx
Acceleration: N/A
Fuel economy: 4 gallons per minute at full chat
Verdict: A car for real men. Never mind those cup holders or air conditioning. Who needs seatbelts and airbags? A pair of goggles and gauntlets and a pint glass of pure courage is all a man needs to get to grips with the mighty Mavis. Me? I might be washing my hair on that day if that's OK with you…
Telegraph rating: Five out of five