Classic Bentley blower in 1931 became the most expensive car in plain Englishthis time. Car that can reach a maximum speed of up to 220 km / h, sold with atag of 5 million pounds sterling, or about Rp71 billion.Reported by the Daily Mail, Tuesday, March 13, 2012, this classic Bentley everdriven by legendary racer, Sir Henry 'Tiger Tim' Birkin. At that time, he recordedthe fastest lap at Brooklands Circuit, with a speed of 220 km / h.
Birkin ever driving this car is one of the most popular among owners of Bentley.He became a rich man who likes to spur the British sports car in 1920 and 30's.
However, his life ended tragically in 1933 in a freak accident, where he burned himself during the race. He died at the age of 36 years, with the sufferingsepticemia or toxins in the blood.
Red Blower Bentley is part of the collection in the British watchmaker GeorgeDaniels. He got his car at an auction at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Analysts expect prices in the UK automotive blower Bentley classic can be soldRp71, 6 billion. Price is a new record previously held by Rolls Royce in 1904,which sold 50 billion in 2007.
This car is equipped 4.5-liter supercharged engine that breathes power 240 hp.Classic Bentley blower made in 1931 are limited, only 54 units. Affairs of the speed, this car can accelerate from 0-100 km / h in 8 seconds.
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