To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' The Monterey Auction event, 13 - 15 August 2026.

$600,000 - $800,000 USD Desirable short-chassis 6 1/2-Litre, one of the greatest vintage Bentleys Formerly owned by Jack Jeffery, Barry Cooney, Jack Goffette, and Bruce McCawExceptionally beautiful coachwork, fitted within two decades of its birthA well-kept touring automobile, much enjoyed by the Manns on events I love this car first for the look of it; it is just a very aggressive-looking car, that leaves no question that it is a tough machine.

I had looked at it before, did not buy it then, and after it had been sold to another, had second thoughts.

When it and another car we admired, the 1914 Rolls-Royce, came up for auction, we went to Denmark for the sale intending to buy either one, or the other, or both.

Of course, we ended up buying both! It is blindingly fast.

– S.M.W.O.

Bentley’s original 3-Litre and successor 4 1/2-Litre were strong automobiles, known for their aggressive perform...