1948' Bentley Speed 8
1 year, 6 months ago
Bentley Speed 8 “Le Mans Style Tourer” By Racing
- A tribute to the iconic Bentleys of the early '30s
- Rebuild on original Bentley chassis
- Craftsmanship at the highest level
- Rare opportunity for Bentley enthusiasts
Description:
The 6½-liter vehicles are known to be a milestone in the history of the Bentley brand. In its Speed Six form the car established itself as a racing car icon of the early 1930's, with notable track successes with famous drivers such as Barnato/Clement and the other Bentley Boys.
The body of the vehicle presented here is based on the construction of the original Le Mans car. A Bentley MK VI from 1948, built by Racing Green Engineering Ltd., served as the basis for this Speed 6 or 8 Recreation. Manufactured in South Wales using an original Rolls Royce B80 straight 8 engine. Racing Green Engineering has 40 years of experience restoring high quality pre-war Bentleys. The technology, including the electrics, has been optimized to meet the requirements of modern car driving and rally use. The car combines craftsmanship at the highest level with fantastic driving characteristics. Acquiring the vehicle presented here is a rare opportunity for true Bentley enthusiasts!
Body:
Body Aluminum 2 + 2 seater, Le Mans style tourer based on a Bentley MK VI chassis
Furnishing:
"Lincoln Green" leather interior, high-quality green wool carpets, hood cover and tonneau cover, etc.
Engine:
8-cylinder in-line with 5,675 liters capacity, approx. 180 hp, 4-speed manual transmission.
- A homage to the iconic Bentleys of the early '30s
- Completely built up new on original Bentley chassis
- Craftsmanship of the highest standard
- Rare opportunity for true Bentley enthusiasts
Description:
The 6½-liter cars were known to be a milestone in the history of the Bentley marque. In its Speed Six form, the car established itself as a racing car icon of the early 1930s, with notable successes on the track with famous drivers such as Barnato/ Clement and the other Bentley Boys.
The body of the vehicle presented here is based on the construction of the original Le Mans cars. The basis for this Speed 6 or 8 Recreation was a Bentley MK VI from 1948, which was built by Racing Green Engineering Ltd. in South Wales using an original Rolls Royce B80 8 cylinder in-line engine. Racing Green Engineering has 40 years of experience in the restoration of high quality pre-war Bentleys. The engineering, including the electrics, has been optimized to meet the demands of modern motoring and rallying. The car combines craftsmanship of the highest standard with fantastic driving characteristics. Acquiring the car presented here is a rare opportunity for true Bentley enthusiasts!
Coachwork:
Body Aluminum 2 + 2 seater, Le Mans Style Tourer based on a Bentley MK VI chassis.
Facilities:
"Lincoln Green" leather interior, high-quality green wool carpet, soft top cover and tarpaulin, etc.
Engine:
In-line 8-cylinder with 5,675 cc, approx. 180 hp, 4-speed manual transmission.
