1956 | Bentley 6 1/2 Litre Speed Eight Special
Description
By applying modern engineering to a basis of genuine 1930’s Bentley components, the Petersen Speed Six can cope easily with modern traffic conditions.
Beneath the vintage Bentley Vanden PLas Le Mans recreated body, reproduced to original specifications, this gorgeous recreation comes with a 6.5-litre 8-cylinder engine. The engine is discretely fitted with electronic ignition combined with 4 speed synchromesh gearbox and high ratio rear axle for improved performance and reliability. The interior is fitted out with the best quality green Wilton carpet and Connolly leather upholstery. The car also features a Gran Touring fuel tank with fittings, approx 100 litres or 130 litres.
This reliable Bentley Special is ready to drive your preferred classic rallies and comes with a large history file illustrating a perfect maintenance.
Vehicle details
Vehicle data
- Make
- Bentley
- Model series
- 6 1/2 Litre
- Model name
- 6 1/2 Litre Speed Eight Special
- First registration date
- Not provided
- Year of manufacture
- 1956
- Mileage (read)
- 13,173 mls
- Chassis number
- Not provided
- Engine number
- Not provided
- Gearbox number
- Not provided
- Matching numbers
- Not provided
- Number of owners
- Not provided
Technical details
- Body style
- Racing car (Open)
- Power (kW/hp)
- 143/195
- Cubic capacity (cm³)
- 4887 (Factory: 6597)
- Cylinders
- 6
- Doors
- Not provided
- Steering
- Right (RHD)
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Gears
- Not provided
- Transmission
- Rear
- Front brakes
- Not provided
- Rear brakes
- Not provided
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Individual configuration
- Exterior color
- Green
- Interior color
- Green
- Interior material
- Leather
Condition, registration & documentation
- Has Report
- Not provided
- Condition
- Book inspection report
- Registered
- Ready to drive