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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.
Races were won with the 4.5 Litre "blower" but most successes
were captured by the Speed Six model.
The car presented here is a special inspired on this Bentley speed Six
model.
Bentley built
only a small number of racing cars in the twenties of the twentieth
century. The original cars are very very scarce and incredibly
expensive. The demand for these cars is so very high that not long after
world war two the first specials, recreations, and replicas saw the
light of day. These "specials" vary incredibly concerning
quality.
The presented
Bentley Speed Six Special does not sport an air of false originality;
This fine special features a 1951 Bentley MK VI chassis, a Petersen
bodywork and a Bentley 4.5 Litre six cylinder in-line engine. It took
many hours of dedication and craftsmanship to built this automobile.
This Bentley Speed Six Special was meticulously built in the
Netherlands. The automobile was built with eye on modern reliability.
This Bentley Speed Six Special may be considered to match the best
Bentley specials available.
Technical
data
Engine: 6
cylinder Bentley (B60) engine, modified
to run on lead free petrol
Carburettors: 2 x S.U.
Cylinder capacity: 4.5 Litre
Capacity: 145 bhp.
Gearbox: 4-speed, manual + overdrive
Chassis: 1951 Bentley MK VI, modified
Brakes: Hydraulic drum brakes at front,
powered mechanic drum brakes at the rear
Wheels: 19 inch, 70 spoke with Michelin 6.00 x 19
diagonal tires
Weight: approx. 1700 kg.
Information
Bentley Speed
Six Le Mans special. Short Wheel Base, year 1951. Colour British Racing Green
with a green Connolly leather interior and green Wilton carpet. 19 inch
green enameled wire wheels.
This tremendous Bentley Speed Six Special was built on Bentley Mk VI
chassis number B 60 LJ. The chassis was restored and the automobile was
built to perfection in detail. The body and many other parts were derived
from Bob Petersen engineering in England. The automobile was built by a
Dutch Bentley mechanic who is known for his excellent skills. Photo's of
the build are present as are documents and all invoices.
this Bentley Speed Six special is in superb condition!
The engine is a 'new old stock' 4.5 Litre B60 straight six, number 9985.
The 145 bhp. engine comes with a test report. The gearbox is a four speed
Bentley Mk VI with overdrive. The automobile features hydraulic drum
brakes at front and mechanical power assisted drums at the rear.
This Bentley Speed Six special drives absolutely fantastic and all
mechanics are very easy to operate. The automobile needs nothing and is
immediately ready for longer journeys and historic (rally) events. In the
year 2010 the owner participated successfully in the 2500 km. long
and demanding Tulpenrallye with this automobile. In total the car has
driven just around 10.000 kilometres. The Bentley was serviced and
maintained by specialists and the firm of Hurricane Racing have adjusted
and fine tuned the ignition and carburettors. This Bentley Speed Six
special is one of the finest specials we ever saw. The automobile is currently
registered in the Netherlands.
This classic
car was sold to Belgium
by Smiths-Veglia.
Smiths - Veglia
info@smithsveglia.nl
Telephone international: +31 343 49 30 31
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