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The classic restorers. Stanley Mann
One of the first people to specialise in selling, restoring and racing just one marque, Stanley Mann has seen the Bentley business change enormously. Gordon Cruickshank talks to him about…
BRIEF SPECIFICATION
Engine ,• Eight cylinders. Two blocks of four cylinders at 90 degrees. Bore 78 mm., stroke 95 mm., capacity 3,630 c.c. R.A.C. rating 30.01 h.p. Side valves. Double downdmught carburetter. Coil ignition.
Gear-box : Three Speeds and reverse. Synchro-mesh second and top, Ratios 4.11, 6.59 and 11.59 to 1.
Suspension : Transverse half-elliptic springs.
Brakes : Cable operated.
Dimensions : Wheelbase 9 it. 4 hi.
Track : Front 4 ft. 7 in. Rear 4 ft. Of in.
Weight of four-door saloon 26 cwt.
Price : £250.