Ashtead Fair, June 2019

1928 6½-Litre Vintage Bentley chassis no. PR2304 at BDC Silverstone 2016

Bentley Drivers Club Silverstone, August 2016

8th International Vintage Bentley Tour of South Africa, October 2015

Sep 26, 2012: Sold

1928 Bentley 6½ Litre (Uprated to Speed Six Specification)

Year : 1928
Make : Bentley
Model : 6½ Litre (Uprated to Speed Six Specification)
Body Type : Vanden Plas Style Open Tourer
Colour : Green
Trim : Red Leather

This 6½ Litre Bentley was supplied originally in January of 1928 to Dr A H Richardson (Chassis No PR 2304, Engine No PR 2314 and Registration No YU 9651) with a coupe body by Harrison. Following a number of changes of ownership it was acquired in the mid 1970s by Bentley enthusiast Ian Rendall of Gloucestershire. During Mr Rendall’s ownership it was restored over several years using Engine No BR 2359 and Chassis No TW 2705. The chassis was shortened to 11 feet 2½ inches, similar to the Le Mans team car specification, improving the handling and overall performance of the car. A new body was built by Roger Cook in a style reminiscent of the Vanden Plas long winged tourer. The standard 6½ Litre engine was also upgraded to Speed Six specification with the instillation of twin SU HVG 5 carburettors. The Bentley Works built three original Speed Six team cars with Vanden Plas long winged bodies and Mr Rendall’s goal was to build a replica as close to the originals as possible.

Following several years of enjoyment Mr Rendall sold the car in the 1980’s to another Bentley Drivers Club member who during his ownership fitted a Phoenix camshaft and a Le Mans 50 gallon petrol tank. A further change of ownership ensued some five years on with another Bentley Drivers Club member purchasing the car. He set about further improvements during his ownership which included fitting a new water pump, radiator core, brake drums and linings. New tool boxes were also fabricated and fitted to the running boards with the hood, tonneau cover and hood bag also being replaced.

The car most recently changed ownership in 2006 and was used at the West Virginia North American Vintage Bentley Meeting in 2006 and then the NY North American Vintage Bentley Meeting in 2007. Following these meetings the owner instructed a total engine re-build to ensure complete reliability on long distance tours across the United States. The work was carried out by Automotive Restorations of New Jersey. Work instructed and carried out at the time included fitting hardened valve seats, new valves, Aries pistons, new rod and main bearings and a new ring gear. The car still drives beautifully, just as one would expect following such extensive works in recent times. This handsome 6 ½ Litre Bentley presents very well in every respect and will undoubtedly provide a great deal of motoring pleasure to its next fortunate owner.

Condition: Very good condition throughout.

Technical Data: Four speed manual gearbox, 6 cylinder in-line engine, 6.5 litres displacement, 6,597cc capacity. Four wheel brakes.

1928 Bentley 6½ Litre (Uprated to Speed Six Specification)

This 6½ Litre Bentley was supplied originally in January of 1928 to Dr A H Richardson (Chassis No PR 2304, Engine No PR 2314 and Registration No YU 9651) with a coupe body by Harrison. Following a number of changes of ownership it was acquired in the mid 1970’s by Bentley enthusiast Ian Rendall of Gloucestershire. During Mr Rendall’s ownership it was restored over several years using Engine No BR 2359 and Chassis No TW 2705. The chassis was shortened to 11 feet 2½ inches, similar to the Le Mans team car specification, improving the handling and overall performance of the car. A new body was built by Roger Cook in a style reminiscent of the Vanden Plas long winged tourer. The standard 6½ Litre engine was also upgraded to Speed Six specification with the instillation of twin SU HVG 5 carburettors. The Bentley Works built three original Speed Six team cars with Vanden Plas long winged bodies and Mr Rendall’s goal was to build a replica as close to the originals as possible.

Following several years of enjoyment Mr Rendall sold the car in the 1980’s to another Bentley Drivers Club member who during his ownership fitted a Phoenix camshaft and a Le Mans 50 gallon petrol tank. A further change of ownership ensued some five years on with another Bentley Drivers Club member purchasing the car. He set about further improvements during his ownership which included fitting a new water pump, radiator core, brake drums and linings. New tool boxes were also fabricated and fitted to the running boards with the hood, tonneau cover and hood bag also being replaced.

The car changed ownership in 2006 and was used at the West Virginia North American Vintage Bentley Meeting in 2006 and then the NY North American Vintage Bentley Meeting in 2007. Following these meetings the owner instructed a total engine re-build to ensure complete reliability on long distance tours across the United States. The work was carried out by Automotive Restorations of New Jersey. Work instructed and carried out at the time included fitting hardened valve seats, new valves, Aries pistons, new rod and main bearings and a new ring gear.