2015 |
Pebble Beach Auctions 20151927 Bentley 6 1/2 Litre Le Mans Sports
Coachwork by Restored with Le Mans Coachwork in the Style of Vanden Plas
SOLD $1,210,000
Estimate
$800,000 - $1,100,000
Chassis
BX 2416
Engine
BX 2421
Car Highlights
Complete Matching-Numbers Engine, Mechanicals, and Chassis
Extremely Authentic Re-creation of the 1930 Le Mans Team Cars
Touring Coachwork in the Iconic Period Style of Vanden Plas
6 1/2-Litre Engine, Mighty Proven Performer on Epic Alpine Tour
Bentley Club Show Winner Expertly Restored by UK Bentley Specialist
Technical Specs
6,597 CC SOHC Inline 6-Cylinder Motor
Twin SU HV5 Sidedraft Carburetors
180 HP at 7,000 RPM
4-Speed Manual Gearbox
4-Wheel Mechanical Drum Brakes
Solid Front Axle and Live Rear Axle with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs and Four Hartford Friction Dampers Front and Rear