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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, 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 (B61) engine, modified
suitable to run on lead free petrol
Carburettors: 2 x S.U.
Cylinder capacity: 4.5 Litres
Capacity: 140 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.
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