27 liters Merlin Rolls-Royce with V-12 engine, “The BeastThis vehicle, nicknamed “, will be auctioned off at a museum in England at the end of November.
Made in 1972 Merlin The engine was a fighter aircraft from World War II. SpitfireIt is similar to the engine used in , and its output is equivalent to that of about five and a half Ford Mustangs.
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This vehicle, equipped with a three-speed automatic transmission, reached a speed of 295 km/h in 1973 and became the official Guinness It has set a world speed record.
This “eccentric” model is a quirky British businessman who ran a successful automatic transmission repair business. John DoddProduced by
Meanwhile, the chassis was built by another British manufacturer. Paul JamesonAs this was created, he originally Centurion on the tram Merlin A V-12 engine was secured.
Jameson and Dodd knew each other through connections in the automatic transmission field, and Dodd was responsible for purchasing mechanical parts and building fiberglass bodies around them.
The car was originally painted in beige, but the current owner – after purchasing it from the Dodd family two years ago – had it repainted in a two-tone silver and gray color, as well as a classy black interior.
The car includes several modifications, including “The Beast” Luckily, the steering wheel still has Dodd’s personal touch, his initials in the center.
With its impressive looks, unreal power output and incredible historical background, this iconic vehicle is now Historic AuctioneersNovember 29, Weybridge, England, England Mercedes-Benz World It will be auctioned off at the museum. “The Beast“The estimated winning bid price is expected to be between 75,000 and 100,000 pounds.
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