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W.O. Bentley's products had been available only to the general public for little more than three years when English sportsman W.D. Hawkes decided to enter this one in the 1922 Indianapolis 500. Up against a field comprised almost entirely of 100-percent-racing cars, Hawkes' Bentley was little more than a road-going sports car with only the mudguards and headlights removed in order for it to be made race-worthy. Hawkes made only one brief pit stop on his way to a 13th place finish, finally completing the full 500 miles more than one and a half hours after the winner, in a time of six hours and 40 minutes, averaging 74.95 mph. As soon as the race ended, Hawkes and his mechanic, 'Bertie' Browning, had to immediately sail for home to prepare for the upcoming Tourist Trophy on the Isle of Man, an event much more suited for this combination.
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Recent Sales of the Bentley 3 Liter
(Data based on Model Year 1922 sales)
| 1922 Bentley 3-Liter Short Chassis Tourer Coachwork by Park Ward Chassis#: 166 Sold for USD$263,200 2023 Bonhams : Audrain Concours Auction |   |
| 1922 Bentley 3-Liter Chassis#: 154 Sold for USD$215,646 2007 RM Auctions - Automobiles of London |
Bentley 3 Liters That Failed To Sell At Auction
1922 Bentley 3 Liter's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 Bentley 3-Liter Short Chassis Tourer | 166 | 2023 Bonhams : Quail | $300,000 | $400,000 | |
| 1922 Bentley 3-Litre Tourer | 35 | 2023 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris | $250,000 | $300,000 | |
| 1922 Bentley 3 Liter Sports Tourer | 103 | 2019 Bonhams : Quail Lodge Auction | $450,000 | $650,000 | |
| 1922 Bentley 3-Litre Tourer | 91 | 2011 Bonhams The December Sale | $120,000 | $150,000 | |
| 1922 BENTLEY 3 LITRE SPORTS TOURER | 2011 Automobiles sur les Champs 2 |
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