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autoevolution 10 Dec 2020, 0:42 UTC · by The limited-edition Bacalar with Continental GT underpinnings may be the most expensive Bentley in production today, but it’s not the most expensive Bentley overall. That title goes to a pre-war model known as the 4½ Litre Blower, which hammered for $6.6 million eight years ago. 19 photos In the hands of Sir Henry Tim Birkin, chassis number HB 3402 held the Brooklands motor course record for top speed from 1931 to 1934. The legendary Bentley Boy pushed the supercharged old-timer to 137.96 miles per hour (222.03 kph), which is absolutely insane when you think about it. Even more insane, the British automaker from Crewe went to great lengths to create a perfect reproduction of chassis number HB 3403 that was raced by Birkin in the late 1920s. The prototype that previews 12 continuation cars – lovingly called Car Zero – is the first 4½ Litre Blower produced since 1930. ....