Bentley Speed 8 "Le Mans" Special

About this car

 

This impressive Bentley Speed 8 Special “Le Mans” was built by Racing Green Engineering on a full restored and strenghtened beloved short Bentley chassis from 1950. Featured with a powerful B80 5,6 liter eight-inline engine coupled to a manual four-speed MKVI manual transmission, the 2nd, 3rd and 4th gears are synchronized. 

Infosheet

Year of Manufacturing
1949
 
Drive
RHD
 
Chassis
B131EW
 
Gearbox
MANUAL 4-speed
 
Car Type
COnvertible
 
Mileage
10.000km
 
Color
Black 
 
Price
€310.000,- (margin)

Le Mans inspired

This beautiful example is in superb condition and drives like new. The driving experience is magnificent, it offers you the pre-war feeling you were looking for. The dark tough sound of the exhaust is just great. We are dealing with a stunning recreation from the Speed 6 Le Mans that made its name with two victories at Le Mans. 

Period correct

This Speed 8 was built in 2016, commissioned by a German collectionneur, who still owns the car today. All details are a perfect blend of ‘period correct’ and important reliability. Astonishingly easy to drive despite its size. Perfect Classic car for your long journeys offering space for driver and 3 passengers. 

 

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