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1930 Bentley 6½ Litre SP2 Saloon
Chassis No. FR2641
Engine No. FR2644
Registration No. UV 871
"The larger-engined Bentley was first known as the 6.5 and was first shown in 1926. It was offered with a 'Standard' chassis and a 'Speed' model. The Speed Six debuted in September 1928 and was credited with being the car that most worried its rival, Rolls-Royce, because of the Bentley's power and performance and its refined ride and handling.
This car was originally delivered in July 1929 to Mr. C.F. Tonge in London. It was sold to a Bentley enthusiast in Canada in 1950 and was acquired by its current owner in 1987. The convertible body is modeled on a design by the famous Belgian coachbuilders Vanden Plas. Its American owner has traveled more than 40,000 miles and has also raced the car in a number of vintage racing events at Lime Rock, CT and Monterey, CA."
Year: 1929
Make: Bentley
Model: Speed Six
Engine Location: Front
Drive Type: Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series: 1928 - 1930
Coach Work: Vanden Plas
Weight: 4800 lbs | 2177.3 kg
This car was originally delivered in July 1929 to Mr. C.F. Tonge in London. It was sold to a Bentley enthusiast in Canada in 1950 and was acquired by its current owner in 1987. The convertible body is modeled on a design by the famous Belgian coachbuilders Vanden Plas. Its American owner has traveled more than 40,000 miles and has also raced the car in a number of vintage racing events at Lime Rock, CT and Monterey, CA."
Year: 1929
Make: Bentley
Model: Speed Six
Engine Location: Front
Drive Type: Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series: 1928 - 1930
Coach Work: Vanden Plas
Weight: 4800 lbs | 2177.3 kg
Source: ConceptCarz
Posted: May 2, 2006
2006
In USA in 2006 / Owned by a BDC & RROC member
Posted: Jan 1, 0001
Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information
| Chassis No. | FR2641 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | FR2644 |
| Registration No. | UV 871 |
| Date of Delivery: | 30 Jun 1929 |
| Type of Body: | Saloon |
| Coachbuilder: | Park Ward |
| Type of Car: | SP2 |
| First Owner: | TONGE C F |
| More Info: | Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "Park Ward body no. 3299. "4 door saloon, back, red wheels, black drums, red line." Chassis numbered DLT 100. In Canada, fitted PW 2 seater ex chassis FR 2637. Body now Le Mans replica - PW body back on FR 2637." |
Mar 1, 2007





















































