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As George’s aim was to recreate the appearance of the shortchassisLe Mans team car ‘UU 5872’, known as ‘Birkin BlowerNo.2’, the restoration involved shortening the chassis and having aVanden Plas replica body constructed. In addition, the engine wastuned for greater power. The modified Bentley was used extensivelyfor races, rallies and hill climbs, as well as trips to Paris and thewatch-making areas of Switzerland.After 30 years of trouble-free use, it was dismantled once again in1994 for repainting and further upgrades. George again: ‘Becausethe body had been rebuilt in 1962 as a replica short chassis BirkinLe Mans car I decided to complete the replica with superchargerand appropriate alterations to the chassis mudguards and fuel tank.The work was completed with the correct form of dashboard andinstruments all made for authenticity of appearance.’George also replaced the original C-type gearbox with the moredesirable D-type competition ‘box. The car remains in this form todaywith the beneficial addition of the larger Birkin-style carburettors.Renowned Vintage Bentley specialists Neil Davies Racing haveserviced and maintained the car for the current owner sincehis acquisition circa 2003 and can confirm that it is in excellentmechanical condition, benefiting from annual overhauls and asupercharger rebuild.The current owner has participated in numerous rallies, drivingthe Bentley in Turkey, Italy and North America, during which thecar has been highly competitive and always reliable. Offered withcurrent MoT/tax and Isle of Man registration document, ‘XT3635’represents an exciting opportunity to acquire an accurate replica ofone of the most celebrated of Bentley competition cars.£750,000 - 850,000€930,000 - 1,000,0004George and ‘XT3635’ were a familiar sight at BDC and VSCC events4Motor Cars | 297