Vintage Bentley left abandoned for 60 years (1)
A rust-bucket sports car that was left to rot in a barn for 60 years has been discovered… and it’s worth almost £100,000.Red Label 'Speed' tourer from 1926 has resurfaced covered in rust and dirt, complete with flat tyres and parts hanging off of it.But despite its dilapidated appearance, the vintage motor commands a hefty price - as it is believed to be the last unrestored example of its type left in the world.
It’s estimated that whoever buys it will probably have to spend £100,000 on its restoration - but it could then be worth over £300,000. The car still has its original engine numbered LM1334 along with a unique Le Mans-style fuel tank and racing exhaust.3 signs you have a slow puncture - but £2 Amazon gadget can fix it in seconds
"Barn find restorations always attract great interest from potential buyers but this is truly exceptional."It's so rare to find such a remarkably complete Vanden Plas-bodied 1926 Bentley 3-litre Red Label 'Speed' model that's requiring complete restoration."When fully restored, it is to be expected that models of this nature will be worth in excess of £300,000.
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