Photos of John Bentley's cars

Sebring 12 HoursThe Florida International Twelve Hour Grand Prix of Endurance13.3.1955
8080 - Abarth 207A Boano #001 - John BentleyAbarth 207A Spyder #001 - Fiat no.102352/Abarth L4 2v OHV 1089 cc N/AS1.1
John Bentley (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: John Bentley (USA)/Jim McGee (USA)
listed, never drove:
Gino Valenzano (I)
Result: did not finish (DQ: refuelling on track)
Grid:
Colours: yellow
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 29/04/2012Photo by courtesy of: Howard Wolery and Louis Galanos
Watkins Glen Grand Prix - Queen Catherine Cup8th Annual International Sports Car Grand Prix at Watkins Glen17.9.1955
7777 - Abarth 207A Spyder #001 - John BentleyAbarth 207A Spyder #001 - Fiat no.102352/Abarth L4 2v OHV 1089 cc N/AGM
John Bentley (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: John Bentley (USA)Result: 14th
Grid:
Colours: white (+blue)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 13/02/2019Photo by courtesy of: Bob Slater
Sebring 12 Hours12-Hour Florida International Grand Prix of Endurance for The Amoco Trophy23.3.1957
2323 - Austin-Healey 100S Special #AHS 3804 - Hambro AutomotiveAustin-Healey 100 Special #AHS 3804 - BMC A90 L4 2v OHV 2660 cc N/AGT3.5
Hambro Automotive (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Phil Stiles (USA)/John Bentley (USA)Result: did not finish (Fuel line)
Grid:
Colours: metallic blue/white
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 10/08/2010Photo by courtesy of: Wide World Photos (F. Dobias), Gary Hathaway and Derek Job
Sebring 12 HoursTenth Annual Sebring International Grand Prix of Endurance for the Amoco Trophy26.3.1960
6363 - Osca S 750 #769 - Automobili Osca USAOsca S 750 #769 - Osca Tipo 187 N; no:774 L4 746 cc N/AS850
Automobili Osca USA (I)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: John Bentley (USA)/John Gordon (USA)Result: 12th 1st in S850
Grid:
Colours: red
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 14/03/2008Photo by courtesy of: John E. Kelley and Verne Wheelwright
Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans26.6.1960
5454 - Osca S 750 #768 - Ed. HugusOsca S 750 #768 - Osca Tipo 187 N; no:773 L4 746 cc N/AS850
Ed. Hugus (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: John Bentley (USA)/John Gordon (USA)Result: 18th
Grid:
Colours: red
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 31/08/2020Photo by courtesy of: John Gordon and Charles M. Scales III
Sebring 12 HoursSebring 12-Hour Florida International Grand Prix of Endurance for the Alitalia Cup25.3.1961
7070 - Begra Mk II Saab - Begra CarsBegra Mk II # - Saab 748 cc N/AS850
Begra Cars (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Gene Beach (USA)/Henry Grady (USA)/John Bentley (USA)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid:
Colours: violet
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 19/05/2012Photo by courtesy of: Scott Christie and Graham L. Smith
Sebring 12 HoursSebring 12-Hour Florida International Grand Prix of Endurance for the Alitalia Cup24.3.1962
7979 - Osca S 750 #769 - Automobili OscaOsca S 750 #769 - Osca Tipo 187 N L4 749 cc N/AS850
Automobili Osca (I)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: John Gordon (USA)/John Bentley (USA)Result: 23rd 1st in S850
Grid:
Colours: red
Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 05/07/2008Photo by courtesy of: Martin Spetz
Sebring 12 Hours12 Hours of Sebring27.3.1965
5353 - Beach Mk.8 Ford - Competition Components, Inc.Beach Mk.8 - Ford Lotus 1594 cc N/AP2.0
Competition Components, Inc. (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ray Cuomo (USA)/John Bentley (USA)
listed, never drove:
John Purdy (USA), Bill Eve (USA)
Result: did not finish (Rear suspension)
Grid: 57th
Colours: silver (+white/red/blue)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 31/12/2022Photo by courtesy of: Graham L. Smith and Dave Nicholas
Sebring 12 HoursSebring 12 Hours of Endurance for The Alitalia Trophy26.3.1966
77 - Shelby Cobra 427 #CSX3176 - Space Science ServiceShelby Cobra #CSX3176 - Ford 427 V8/90° 2v OHV 7000 cc N/AS+5.0
Space Science Service (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: John Bentley (USA)/Art Latta (USA)/Herb Byrne (USA)Result: 22nd
Grid: 39th (3:33.0000)
Colours: red
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 03/01/2023Photo by courtesy of: Tom Grant and Glenn Burnett