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From the George Holman Collection 1929 Bentley Speed Six Le Mans Replica Tourer
Bonhams • UK • 29 Feb 2024
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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From the George Holman Collection 1929 Bentley Speed Six Le Mans Replica Tourer
UK • 29 Feb 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a 1929 Bentley Speed Six Le Mans Replica Tourer, with coachwork in the style of Vanden Plas. It features a matching drivetrain and chassis/engine numbers, and has been recently maintained. The car has a rich history, including time with George Holman, and is well-suited for vintage motoring events.
Condition
7
While the car has been well-maintained and improved, it is a replica and has undergone significant changes in its history, including body replacements. The description notes it's ready to use and dialed in, indicating good mechanical condition, but the modifications and replica status prevent a higher rating.
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Manual
UV 871
1929
Auction
FR 2641
RHD
United Kingdom
Not Sold
From the George Holman Collection 1929 Bentley Speed Six Le Mans Replica Tourer
Bonhams • UK • 29 Feb 2024
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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Description
6,597cc SOHC Inline 6-Cylinder
Engine - 4 Overhead Valves Per Cylinder 180bhp at 3,500rpm 4-Speed 'C' Gearbox Front and Rear Leaf Spring Suspension Four-Wheel Drum Brakes with Servo Assist.
*Matching drivetrain, chassis/engine numbers *Fantastic car for international motoring events *Offered from long term private ownership *Considerable expense spent on recent maintenance THE SPEED SIX BENTLEY 'It is extraordinarily difficult to explain in words or writing the exact fascination of a big, fast car of the type so ably represented by the big Bentley speed model.' The Autocar on the Bentley Speed Six, September 5th, 1930.
In name, presence and sheer looks the Le Mans Speed Six is unquestionably of the greatest cars of its era and was from day one.
Although the 6½-Litre had been conceived as a touring car to compete with Rolls-Royce's New Phantom, in Speed Six form it proved admirably suited to competition: In 1929 Barnato/Birkin's Speed Six won the Le Mans 24 Hour Race ahead of a trio...
Price Analysis vs Other Speed Six Replicas
£57,600
Lowest Price (All Time)
£420,968
Median Price (All Time)
£1,050,782
Highest Price (All Time)
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