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1929 Bentley 6½ Litre ST3 D/H Coupe
Chassis No. WT2271
Engine No. WT2273
Registration No. UP 2224
June 30, 2019
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Source: Jeremy Rippon
Posted: Aug 8, 2019
February 28, 2019
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Source: Robert Glover Ltd
Posted: Apr 5, 2019
February 28, 2013
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1928 Bentley 6½ Litre Coupe
Coachwork by Motor Bodies Ltd.
CHASSIS NO. WT2271
ENGINE NO. SB2762
Asking price: $750,000 - $950,000
- Supreme Champion Award Winner
- A Remarkably Original 6½-Litre Bentley, Fully Upgraded to Speed Six Specifications by the Factory and Still Wearing Its Original Coachwork
- Part of the Highly Regarded Reg Parker Collection for Almost 20 Years
- Beautiful Presentation of a Most Significant Bentley Motorcar
- 6,597 CC SOHC Inline 6-Cylinder Engine
- Twin SU Carburetors
- 200 BHP at 3,500 RPM
- 4-Speed Manual Gearbox with Spiral Bevel Drive
- 4-Wheel Servo-Assisted Finned Drum Brakes
- Suspension by Semi-Elliptical Springs Front and Rear
Source: Gooding & Company
Posted: Mar 6, 2013
2008
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Source: Smugmug, photo posted by user 'Brad Zemcik'
Posted: Jul 5, 2010
2008
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1929 Bentley 6½ Litre Sedanca Coupe
Chassis: WT2271
Engine: SB2762
SOLD: $561,000
6,597 CC SOHC Inline Six-Cylinder Engine Twin SU Carburetors 200 BHP at 3,500 RPM 4-Speed Manual Gearbox with Spiral Bevel Drive 4-Wheel Servo-Assisted Finned Drum Brakes Suspension by Semi-Elliptic Springs Front and Rear.
- Part Of The Esteemed Reg Parker Collection For Almost 20 Years
- A Remarkably Original 6 1/2 Litre Bentley, Fully Upgraded In Period To Speed Six Specifications By The Factory And Still Wearing Its Original Coachwork
- Beautiful Presentation Of A Most Significant Bentley Motorcar
Source: Gooding & Company
Posted: Mar 24, 2015
2003
Posted: Jan 1, 0001
1986
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1929 Bentley 6½ litre,
Reg: UP 2224 6 cylinder 37.2 hp 6500cc
(William Loughran, Walmer Bridge, Preston)
This car is a previous winner of the prestigious Kensington Gardens Concours, and also a previous winner on this Run. It has been owned and maintained by Mr Loughran and his wife for the past six years.
Source: Dave Williams
Posted: Apr 30, 2015
May 31, 1979
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"Closed cars are less common today (i.e. 1979, when this was written), here is a nice 6½ litre fixed head or Doctors coupe."
Source: Article 60 Years of Bentley in "Thoroughbred & Classic Cars" magazine, September 1979
Posted: Jul 31, 2008
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Source: Robert Glover Ltd
Posted: Apr 5, 2019
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Source: P&A Wood Updated: Jun 25, 2007 Posted: Mar 20, 2007
Posted: Jan 1, 0001
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Source: Private Motor Car Collections of Great Britain, Peter Hugo, 1973
Posted: Oct 8, 2007
Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information
| Chassis No. | WT2271 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | WT2273 |
| Registration No. | UP 2224 |
| Date of Delivery: | 30 Nov 1928 |
| Type of Body: | D/H Coupe |
| Coachbuilder: | MOTOR BODIES |
| Type of Car: | ST3 |
| First Owner: | BLYTHE W |
| More Info: | Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "With original body. Engine SB 2762 ex ch. KR 2700 fitted. 11/30." |
Mar 1, 2007