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Bentley 3/8 Litre

1924 Bentley 3/8 Litre “Hawkeye Special”

Ben Branch June 19, 2012
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What you’re looking at is a pre-war 1924 Bentley 3/8 Litre dubbed the “Hawkeye Special”, the “3/8” number configuration can be a little confusing however all it means is that this is a 3 litre chassis fitted with an 8 litre engine. Rule Britannia.

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