1927 Bentley 6 1/2 Litre Le Mans Sports

Make Bentley
Year 1927
Chassis Number BX 2416
Auctioneer Gooding Company
Event Pebble Beach 2015
Auction Date 16/08/2015
Lot Number 048
Result sold
Sold For $1,210,000
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Chassis: BX 2416
Complete Matching-Numbers Engine, Mechanicals, and Chassis
Extremely Authentic Re-creation of the 1930 Le Mans Team Cars
Touring Coachwork in the Iconic Period Style of Vanden Plas
6 1/2-Litre Engine, Mighty Proven Performer on Epic Alpine Tour
Bentley Club Show Winner Expertly Restored by UK Bentley Specialist
6,597 CC SOHC Inline 6-Cylinder Motor
Twin SU HV5 Sidedraft Carburetors
180 HP at 7,000 RPM
4-Speed Manual Gearbox
4-Wheel Mechanical Drum Brakes
Solid Front Axle and Live Rear Axle with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs and Four Hartford Friction Dampers Front and Rear
1927 Bentley 6 1/2 Litre Le Mans Sports