I want one of these

[wobbegong]

With 27 litres slurping away, it's probably got a ridiculously small range. You'd have to tow a bowser.

[Jeebo72]

"An involving drive".

i.e. a death trap if you blip the loud pedal.

Like the 911 turbo. No matter how good / safe they make it, when you get it wrong you're f*cked. It's the only car I've owned where owners club recomended you put a sack ot spuds in the front....

[Spacecadet]

Bespoke Bentley that rewrites the rules of giant cars - Telegraph

This car, with it's Spitfire engine, would be ideal for barging annoying Fokkers off the road!

[doodab]

W. O. must be spinning in his grave.

I'm sure he would have embraced both innovations given the opportunity.

[bobspud]

Oh that's alright then.

Shame they left out the supercharger though.

I suppose that would be one way to leave the planet

Here is a RR merlin in a 55 chevy...

Merlin V12 Powered 55 Chevy - YouTube

[Mich the Tester]

It has disc brakes. And power steering.

Oh that's alright then.

Shame they left out the supercharger though.

[doodab]

Wimp!

(although disc brakes wouldn't be an unnecessary luxury)

It has disc brakes. And power steering.

[Mich the Tester]

I'd feel safer if the tyres were about three times as wide.

Wimp!

(although disc brakes wouldn't be an unnecessary luxury)

[OwlHoot]

I'd feel safer if the tyres were about three times as wide.

[gingerjedi]

IIRC Vyvyan put a Merlin in his Ford Anglia.

Can't find any reference to it though?

[Mich the Tester]

Bespoke Bentley that rewrites the rules of giant cars - Telegraph