The driver achieved the feat in a 1933 Bentley Corniche TT Coupe (currently in the hands of Revs Institute), which had a bored 4.3-liter straight-six engine and was already 16 years old at the time of the race. He clocked in 236 laps with an average speed of over 80 mph, bringing the total distance covered to 1,978 miles. After showing up big time, he was rewarded with the eighth position.
Sitting for hours in a car poses challenges, particularly toilet breaks. So for Hall to finish the endurance race without a driver change, questions were raised. English motorsport journalist Denis Jenkinson quizzed the driver about his toilet arrangement, to which, he replied, “Green overalls, old boy!”