Bentley Special Speed 6 Blower

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Bentley Special Speed 6 Blower

After winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1927 and 1928, the bar was raised at Bentley Motors. While the Brooklands plant worked on a Speed 6 with a more powerful 6 1/2 Litre motor, Sir Henry “Tim” Birkin – fastest of the Bentley Boys – added a revolutionary blower to the current 4 1/2 Litre engine. The “Bentley Blower” was born and today, almost 100 years later, we're proudly introducing our new Bentley Special “Speed 6 Blower”. Read all about this recreation that combines driving pleasure and the pre-war sensation with comfort and reliability.

Infosheet

Year of Manufacturing

1947 – 1954

Drive

RHD

Condition

RESTORED

Gearbox

MANUAL

Car Type

ROADSTER

Fuel Type

PETROL

Color

ON DEMAND

Price

ON REQUEST

At the heart of this Speed 6 lies one of the rarest and most valuable Bentleys ever built: the Speed 6 4½ Litre Blower, chassis UU 5872. In 1928, the Bentley Boys were already legendary—but for Sir Henry “Tim” Birkin, that wasn't enough. He created four race cars (plus one spare), combining the 4½ Litre engine with a supercharger known as the “Blower.”

Chassis UU 5872 was not only the fastest, but also Birkin's favorite. He drove it in the 1930 Le Mans race, contributing to Bentley's fifth and final victory at this iconic endurance event.

This Speed 6 brings you back to 1929 with authentic, period-correct details. Our Bentley Specials are exclusive tributes to Bentley Motors' rich heritage. The original Speed 6 remains in Bentley's possession and will never be sold, this is your chance to experience the impossible.

The Mechanics

The engine is the MKVI 4 1/2 L engine restored to the highest standards and matches the chassis. To avoid a recurrent ignition problem in a classic car, we replaced the mechanical distributor with an electronic ignition.

Our brand new blower brings you the Le Mans feeling from the roaring twenties by adding more power and an incredible sound. Book your test drive and discover this golden combination that has been invented almost 100 years ago by Tim Birkin. Be one of the “Bentley Boys” and write history while driving many carefree miles.

Comfort and Beauty

The interior presents plenty details, all of them as practical as beautiful. A perfect example of the high comfort is the impressive soft top system which closes in one turn of arms or the ergonomical seats that make this Bentley Special the ultimate driving machine.

This “vintage” & completely handmade and restored vehicle can be customized to your specifications and likings. Color, interior finishes, rally-adjustments,… You name it, we build it.

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