The following advertisement text by Stanley Mann was found on the Stanley Mann Racing website on Mar 28, 2013:

"1924 Bentley Speed Model 3/4½ Ltr Short Chassis
Registration Number: GR 77 Chassis Number: 671 Engine Number: 651
Price: £199,500

Rebuilt by Elmdown Engineering Ltd for the late Gordon Russell in 1997. Based on a 1924 3 litre but with automatic (manual shift) transmission and over drive.
Racing brakes, 4.7 long stroke engine with full phoenix internals. Rebuilt on a strengthened chassis. She is now fast, comfortable and safe. Power steering.
This is perfect for the more senior Bentley boys."

May 25, 2013: Sold

Colour British Racing, Interior colour Green, Drive RHD, Type Cabrio / Roadster
Year 1924, Chassis No. 671, Engine No. 651
Price P.O.R., VAT No

This magnificent Bentley was commissioned by the late Gordon Russell a famous Bentley Engineer and collector. Chassis 671 started life as a standard 3 litre, Engine 651 and featured in the Hayes Book of Vintage Bentleys.

In 1993 it was rebodied with this beautiful Bob Tail Tourer by Elmdown Engineering and the engine uprated to 4.9 litre with a Phoenix crank and rods fitted. Due to Mr Russels old age it was decided to make this Bentley completely unique, totally user friendly and a complete delight to drive in all road conditions including around town! Mr Russel specified an automatic Jaguar gearbox be fitted with overdrive! The charging system was uprated to an alternator, brakes were hydraulic and modern telescopic shock absorbers were fitted with the provision they could be converted back to Andre Hartford shocks if desired. The cockpit is appointed with the finest connolly leather and fitted with Le Mans 4 1/2 litre instrumentation including blower, oil and water guages. The handbrake was relocated inside the car to aid ease of use. A 4 1/2 litre radiator was installed to aid cooling of the uprated engine, a hand made gas flowed exhaust fitted, a 4 1/2 racing fuel tank along with Le Mans filler cap, a 4 1/2 steering box fitted and slightly smaller diameter wheels fitted to aid access with wider tyres on the back giving it an aggressive stance. The chassis is fitted with 4 1/2 strutt gear and power is delivered to the wheels via 8 litre drive shafts! The workmanship is really second to none and it all works extremely well, including the indicators! This really is a super car, ideal for rallies, long distant cruising or just popping to the shops! Simply exquisite!

This car is for sale as of Feb 18, 2013