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The famous
Bentley make, erected by Mr. W.O. Bentley, existed as a independent firm
for only twelve years (1919-1931) before the proud firm was taken over
by the Rolls Royce motor company.
Those twelve exhilarating Bentley years were filled with racing
successes and many victories. The Bentley name as manufacturer of large,
heavy, powerful and rugged sportscars was imprinted in the human mind
since the "roaring" twenties of the twentieth century.
Bentley motorcars won the famous 24 hours of Le Mans race in the years
1924, 1927, 1928, 1929 and 1930. The years they did not win the race
they finished second or third.
Not only successes at Le Mans were counted but also many victories in
the Brooklands 500 mile race.
Technical
data
Six cylinder
in-line OHV engine
cylinder capacity: 4257 cc.
carburetors: 2 x SU
capacity: not given by Bentley.
top-speed: 145 km/h.
gearbox: 4- speed, manual, fully synchronized
weight: approx. 1800 kg.
Information
Bentley Mk VI
Drophead coupe, year 1950. Chassis number B397BT. Engine number B198G.
Colour blue metallic with a beige leather interior. Beige mohair hood
and hood cover. This Bentley Mk VI DHC is in superb (excellent++)
condition!
This fabulous Bentley Mk VI with special Drophead coupe bodywork was
delivered new in Australia. This Mk VI came from the factory with a
4-door Park Ward saloon body.
In the 1970'ies the automobile has been given the fantastic DHC bodywork by a
French bodywork specialist. The work was carried out to the highest
standards of craftsmanship. This is the most beautiful Bentley Mk VI we
ever saw. The lines of the wings and the tail section are absolutely
magnificent as is the shape of the car with hood closed. The front is
also very special with chrome headlamp bowls sculpted into the front
wings. This Bentley combines high class smooth operating 1950'ies
mechanics with the styling and 'chic' of the prewar coach built 'Grand
Routiers'. This fine Bentley Mk VI was imported to the Netherlands in
January 1980. The last owner had the automobile restored in several
steps. Photo's and invoices of the restoration are present. This fine
automobile drives, sounds and looks stunning: a one of a kind Bentley
Mk VI DHC.
This classic car was sold to
Belgium by
Lex Classics.
E-mail: info@lexclassics.nl
Lex Classics
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