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Chassis Num: U4RV132723
 
This vehicle is a 1954 Ford Victoria Supercharged Dealer Prototype and is one of two prototypes created. It is 100-percent original and a dealer displayed factory supercharged example. Its 239.4 cubic-inch overhead valve V8 engine has a McCulloch supercharger and capable of producing over 150 horsepower. There is a two-speed Ford-O-Matic automatic gearbox and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes. It has a Mega Spark Mallory ignition, and 35 factory options and dealer accessories, including power steering, console range radio, power windows, power brakes, and power seats. It is finished in Sandstone White and Killarney Green Iridescent with a white leather interior.

This example has spent most of its life in private museums or climate-controlled garages. It has been well taken care of, and well preserved.

It was brought to the 2007 RM Auctions held at Meadow Brook where it was estimated to sell for $30,000 - $40,000. At auction the car was sold for $34,100 including buyers premium.

By Daniel Vaughan | Aug 2007
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Keels & Wheels Concours d'Elegance
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Bentley Ready For Classic Thousand Mile Challenge
•Iconic Bentley Blowers ready for great Mille Miglia adventure •Bentley Continental W12 and V8 models join historic cars in Italy (Crewe, England & Brescia, Italy. 16 May, 2012) W.O. Bentley's gift for creating cars that combined the speed of a thoroughbred racing machine with an enviable reputation for strength and comfort, allowing them to effortlessly cover hundreds of miles, is set to be underlined once again at the 2012 Mille Miglia when two 4½ litre Bentley Blowers take on the ...[Read more...]
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As Jaguar expands its product offer in key global markets it is introducing two additional petrol units to its range to enhance customer choice; the new 3.0-litre V6 Supercharged Petrol, and the 2.0-litre I4 Turbocharged Petrol. Adrian Hallmark, Global Brand Director, Jaguar Cars, said: 'Jaguar currently has its strongest range of products for several decades. Our continued growth is dependent on two things; activating the awareness of the brand, and expanding our range to enable us to access...[Read more...]

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