Models of Yesteryear 1930 4 1/2 lt. Super Charged Bentley Green Matchbox NRFP
Description
In 1928 "Tim" Birkin one of the "Bentley Boys" thought of super charging the 4 ^ ! 2 It. Bentley. Birkin obtained the financial backing from the Hon. Dorothy Paget and despite W.O. Bentley's disapproval, four supercharged cars were built in 1929.
Birkin convinced Woolf Barnato, a major shareholder of Bentley Motors, to enter the 4 supercharged car in the 1930 Le Mans. Birkin set a lap record of 6 min 48 secs. a speed of 89.696 mph (144.32 kmp) on the 10.153 mile (16.33 km) circuit. It did not finish, but it speed in the earlier hours of the race helped Bentley to bear off the challenge of the 7. It. Mercedes Benz. Due to its power and charisma the 4, It. S/C Bentley has become the epitome of the British sports car.
Matchbox Vintage style! - Proudly displays the Union Jack! - Contains: Vehicle - Ages 8 and up - Matchbox International 1984
The card has some wear and tear on the edges, flat surfaces, and corners. Additionally, there may be some wrinkling of the plastic display window.
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