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Also to be featured is a British car of equal significance – a 1931 Bentley 8-Liter Saloon with coachwork by
Vanden Plas. Called "motoring in its very highest form" by the Autocar, WO Bentley's 8-Liter would be the
company's fastest production vehicle until the R-Type Continental more than 20 years later. This remarkable
car was purchased new by AJ Player of John Player family and motorsport sponsor fame, and then in
following years found its way to the US where is has been in the ownership of a well-known and active
enthusiast for the last half century. Fitted with its original, lightweight, all-aluminum factory coachwork, it is
one of just three ever built and is the sole surviving example. Rare, sporty and prestigious, it is a supremely
functional and capable motorcar.
Considered one of the fathers of the modern automobile, a prominent 1911 Mercedes 28/60 Tourer will also
be highlighted. Truly epic in terms of history, proportions, performance and rarity, this genuine Brass Era gem
has undergone a comprehensive and fully documented, historically accurate concours-level restoration. Best
of all, the pioneering German motorcar has been in the same dynamic ownership for nearly 50 years, during
which it has been campaigned in numerous long-distance rallies impressively maintaining comfortable
cruising speeds of more than 60mph.
These three tremendous and historically significant automobiles will be offered at Bonhams' 21st annual
Monterey Peninsula Car Week auction, scheduled for Friday, August 24th. Held during the most popular and
important collector car week in the world, this globally attended event is hosted at the beautiful, sunny and
easily accessible Quail Lodge Golf Club in Carmel Valley, California.
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