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£216.3k

1949 BENTLEY MK VI 'SPECIAL SPEED 8

Collecting Cars • Germany • 12 Oct 2021

Market Position:

World Record

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£216,273

1949 BENTLEY MK VI 'SPECIAL SPEED 8

Germany • 12 Oct 2021

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1949 Bentley Mk VI 'Special Speed 8' is a coach-built homage to the iconic Bentley specials of the early ‘30s. It features a 5.7-litre straight-eight engine, a meticulously crafted interior, and modern conveniences like heated seats and improved suspension and brakes.

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Condition 

8

The car's black paintwork is reported to be in excellent condition, with only minor wear blemishes. The dark red leather-trimmed interior is in superb condition, with some natural ‘patina’ to the seats and instruments. There are no mechanical or electrical faults.

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2,703 miles

B262EY

RHD

Germany

Manual

DRG 907

1949

Auction

£216.3k

1949 BENTLEY MK VI 'SPECIAL SPEED 8

Collecting Cars • Germany • 12 Oct 2021

Market Position:

World Record

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Description

A handsome coach-built homage to the iconic Bentley specials of the early ‘30s.

Price Analysis vs Other Speed 8 Replicas

£44,640

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£126,480

Median Price (Since 2020)

£216,273

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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World Record

This vehicle has set a new record for the Speed 8 Replica

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Previous Speed 8 Replica Sales

MOT Information

Expired

Expired on 22nd Aug 2018

Latest MOT mileage:

11 miles

MOT History

Passed

On 23rd Aug 2017, 11 miles


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