A 1929 Speed 6 Bentley seen at Richmond, North Yorkshire.

BDC Irish Tour, July 2013

Blyton Park Driving Centre

1929 Speed 6, Reg No: VF 6622, Engine No: FR 2649, Chassis No: FR 2646

"I acquired VF 6622 around 1993 after years of 4.5's and consider the old girl to be the most comfortable and long legged vintage vehicle I have ever owned. She's a genuine Speed Six re-bodied Le Mans style in the early 70's.

We've had some marvellous threesomes, (that's my wife Margaret, me and the car!) over the years, competing in many continental rallies and tours. In 2003 we shipped the old girl to Jordan for the Jewel of Jordan Rally. We participated in the Liege-Rome-Liege Rally, the Rally des Alpes, Rally of St James (in northern Spain) and many more over the years.

I was asked if I would participate in the racing sequences of a film about The Bentley Boys. Naturally they wanted me to play the part of Woolf Barnato (I think it was my stunning good looks, definitely NOT because I had a Speed Six and happened to be in the area at the time) Rowan Atkinson played the part of Tim Burkin. Needless to say I never received any further offers but I am still available should the occasion arise!" - Owner, Roy Hatfield

"This car features in my grandmother's photograph album in Salisbury in 1932. Not sure who owned the car — one of my first cousins has the album, but I will send you a copy in due course.

My grandparents did not drive. There are three cars in the picture with initials below -- presumably all friends. My grandfather's first cousin Charles Seligman was a pioneer motorist in Great Britain, starting with registration number A906 around 1904 which he then transferred to his later cars. He had a string of Rolls-Royces, but not any Bentleys to my knowledge (but maybe GK 2466 was his too, just possibly).

I will send you a picture of one of his Rolls's, although I realise you do Bentleys! You will find my Bentley on your system, chassis number FT3223."