Can anybody identify ...

[old-hermit]

... this car for me please.

[Guest Mustang3.8]

Looks like an old Bentley.

[Chillyb1]

It is the Bentley Speed Six Blue Train Special.

[ZIL 111V]

The rear "winged B" Logo indicate a Bentley, this one was one of a kind.

....Vintage GB Plate: GJ 3811.....1930 Bentley, Three seater coupe, custom made by J.Gurney Nutting coachbuiders, for a W.Barnato back then

[old-hermit]

Thanks guys for the help. Next question, is there a kit of it or something I can alter to look like it in any scale ?

PS, 1930 Bentley Speed Six

The first owner of this car was Bentley Chairman Woolf Barnato, and it is one of the most famous and unique vintage Bentleys in the world. For many years it was though to be the Blue Train Bentley that was used in a race between Barnato and the French train that ran between Cannes and London, but it is now accepted that another Barnato-owned Speed Six beat the train. The evocative design of this car is believed to have been sketched out by Barnato himself on the back of a napkin, and it was built by the Gurney Nutting Company. With its fastback, racy lines it really is the grandfather of the modern day GT.

I found this info here ...

http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z9510/B...-Speed-Six.aspx

Edited December 20, 2009 by old-hermit

[Modelmartin]

If you get the Heller 1/24 Blower Bentley you have a good start. MPC/Airfix had a 1/12 version, same deal. There were also 1/32 Blower Bentleys. Lose the blower setup, stretch the wheelbase, and scratchbuild the body, fenders, and interior ...et voila!! Blue Train Special. Wills or Southeastern Finecast had a Speed Six in 1/24 white metal. That would only require a new body since the wheelbase and engine are correct. In 1/43rd there are complete kits and some diecasts. It is a famous car and has been modeled a number of times over the years. I am sure you can find one.

I just checked on Ebay and there are IXO and Minichamps 1/43rd dieasts for about $40 - 70.00 and a beautiful Minichamps 1/18th for about $220.00 to $260.00

Edited December 20, 2009 by Modelmartin

[old-hermit]

Thanks for the info Andy.

I just checked e bay and would love to get the 1/18 but thats a lotta dough.

Guess I'll settle for a 1/43.