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€298,500

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1948 Speed 8 Le Mans Style Tourer by Racing Green For Sale

  • 1948
  • Dealer
  • Germany

Description

- A tribute to the Bentleys of the early 1930s - Rebuilt on original Bentley chassis - Craftsmanship of the highest standard - Rare opportunity for Bentley enthusiasts Description: The 6½-litre cars were known to be a milestone in the history of the Bentley brand. In its Speed Six form, the car established itself as a racing car icon of the early 1930s, with notable successes on the race track with famous drivers such as Barnato/ Clement and the other Bentley Boys. The body of the car presented here is based on the design of the original Le Mans cars. The basis for this Speed 6 or 8 Recreation was a Bentley MK VI from 1948, which was built by Racing Green Engineering Ltd. in South Wales using an original Rolls Royce B80 8-cylinder in-line engine. Racing Green Engineering has 40 years of experience in the restoration of high-quality pre-war Bentleys. The engineering, including the electrics, has been optimised to meet the demands of modern motoring and rallying. The car combines the highest level of craftsmanship with fantastic driving characteristics. The acquisition of the vehicle presented here is a rare opportunity for true Bentley enthusiasts! Body: Aluminium body 2 + 2 seater, Le Mans Style Tourer based on a Bentley MK VI chassis Equipment: "Lincoln Green" leather interior, high-quality green wool carpets, soft top cover and tarpaulin, etc. Engine: Inline 8-cylinder with 5. 675 litre displacement, approx. 180 hp, 4-speed manual gearbox - A homage to the iconic Bentleys of the early '30s - Completely built up new on original Bentley chassis - Craftsmanship of the highest standard - Rare opportunity for true Bentley enthusiasts Description: The 6½-litre cars were known to be a milestone in the history of the Bentley marque. In its Speed Six form, the car established itself as a racing car icon of the early 1930s, with notable successes on the track with famous drivers such as Barnato/ Clement and the other Bentley Boys. The body of the vehicle presented here is based on the construction of the original Le Mans cars. The basis for this Speed 6 or 8 Recreation was a Bentley MK VI from 1948, which was built by Racing Green Engineering Ltd. in South Wales using an original Rolls Royce B80 8 cylinder in-line engine. Racing Green Engineering has 40 years of experience in the restoration of high quality pre-war Bentleys. The engineering, including the electrics, has been optimised to meet the demands of modern motoring and rallying. The car combines craftsmanship of the highest standard with fantastic driving characteristics. Acquiring the car presented here is a rare opportunity for true Bentley enthusiasts! Coachwork: Body Aluminium 2 + 2 seater, Le Mans Style Tourer based on a Bentley MK VI chassis. Equipment: "Lincoln Green" leather interior, high-quality green wool carpet, soft top cover and tarpaulin, etc. Engine: In-line 8-cylinder with 5. 675 ccm, approx. 180 hp, 4-speed manual transmission.

Thiesen Hamburg GmbH

Thiesen Hamburg GmbH

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Griegstr. 73 D-22763 Hamburg Germany
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Advert Details

Advert type:
For Sale
Category:
Classic Cars
Country:
Germany
Reference number:
C1512386
Listed on:
10/08/2024
Make:
Bentley
Model:
Mark VI
Year:
1948
Seller type:
Dealer

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