27 litersMerlin Equipped with a V-12 engine,The BeastThe Rolls-Royce, affectionately known as “, will be put up for auction at a British museum in late November.
Made in 1972MerlinThe engine is a fighter jet from World War II.spitfireIt is the same type as the one installed in the Ford Mustang, and its power is equivalent to about five and a half Ford Mustangs.
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Equipped with a 3-speed automatic transmission, this vehicle reached a speed of 295 km/h in 1973, earning it the officialGuinnessHe set a world record.
This ‘crazy’ model is an eccentric British businessmanJohn Doddproduced by. He was a successful owner of an automatic transmission repair shop.
Meanwhile, the chassis was built by another British builderPaul JamesonIt was created bycenturionfrom the tankMerlin It had a V-12 engine.
Jameson and Dodd met through their work on automatic transmissions, and Dodd was responsible for purchasing the mechanical parts and building the fiberglass body surrounding them.
The car was originally beige, but the current owner (who bought it from the Dodd family two years ago) repainted it in a two-tone silver and gray color scheme, and updated the interior to a subdued black.
Also”The Beast” has been engraved on the leather headrests of the driver and passenger seats, among other improvements. Fortunately, Dodd’s initials are centered on the steering wheel, a special touch.
With its striking looks, incredible power and incredible history, this iconic vehicle will be unveiled in Weybridge, UK on November 29th.Mercedes-Benz WorldinHistoric AuctioneersIt will be put up for auction by. “The Beast” is expected to sell for between 75,000 and 100,000 pounds.
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