The important leather-bound, signed, limited edition history of the Bentley 3-litre car that competed in the very first (1923) 24 Hours of Le Mans race. 

This book is titled: 

" Chassis 141 - The Story of the First Le Mans Bentley " written by the noted Bentley car historian, Dr. Clare Hay . 

* Please Note:  this book is special in that it was hand-signed twice! Once by this historic Bentley car owner, Peter Briggs, and the second time by the Editor/Publisher, Graeme Cocks. 

This hardbound book has 152 pages, with many color (colour) and B/W photos. 

The complete history of the very important Bentley 3-litre chassis #141 motor car. In 1923 Captain John F. Duff convinced W. O. Bentley to support his entry in the 24-Hours of Le Mans race.   Included is the car's competition history, its' ownership, and details of the total restoration that was completed in 2001. 

This is the very desirable Leather-bound, Limited Edition that was published in 2009 by Astuto Pty Ltd. in Australia. 

This special book and slipcase are in nice As New condition. 

* Please look at my other auctions this week for other desirable Automobile and Motor Racing books.