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W.O. Bentley introduced the new 6½ liter model in October 1925 at the Olympia Motor Exhibition. The straight six engine powering the vehicle actually displaced 6597cc and the chassis was very similar to the earlier Bentley's, though the braking had been enhanced to cope with the extra power. There was also a more substantial differential and a plate clutch. This new model would be the basis for the company's future campaigns at Le Mans up to 1930 when they retired from racing.
Chassis number BX 2421 has a documented history from new. The original owner was E. Bullivant of Mortimer House, Egerton Gardens. The vehicle carried a guarantee date of March 1927, and was fitted with the later pattern push-on brakes and a 26 gallon tank, features which would only become standard the following year. It had a long steering column and a 3 liter exhaust fishtail. The Sports Tourer coachwork was crafted by Vanden Plas. The body was paneled rather than fabric and it was designed with an armrest for the driver. There were side lockers, a trunk at its rear and a double spare wheel carrier. Full weather protection was required and it had pockets to all the doors. Accessories included Zeiss headlamps. The total cost of the body alone was nearly twice that of a standard Vanden Plas body.
During Bullivant's first year of ownership, the car was upgrade with a new radiator and crankshaft driven dynamo, camshaft damper and 'new type carb.' In 1929, the car was traded at Jack Barclay for a newer model. the next owner was R. Winloe who kept the car maintained by the factory, and continued updates with high speed oil pump gears, a sprung steering wheel, rear hydraulic shock absorbers to the rear and a Spicer shaft, as well as converting it to a C type 'box with the help of Birkin & Coupers of Welwyn.
In 1936, it was purchased by C. Burrage-Moulton. By 1988, it had gone through 10 different owners and was now in the care of C. Pettit. In this period it carburetion was uprated with the fitment of early Speed Six pattern twin SU units. A short time later, the car was offered for sale at auction by Bonhams. Ownership passed to a private British collection, emerging recently for it sale.
In 2011, it returned to a Bonhams auction, this time at the Quail Lodge in California. It would leave the auction unsold after bidding failed to satisfy the vehicle's reserve.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2011
Chassis number BX 2421 has a documented history from new. The original owner was E. Bullivant of Mortimer House, Egerton Gardens. The vehicle carried a guarantee date of March 1927, and was fitted with the later pattern push-on brakes and a 26 gallon tank, features which would only become standard the following year. It had a long steering column and a 3 liter exhaust fishtail. The Sports Tourer coachwork was crafted by Vanden Plas. The body was paneled rather than fabric and it was designed with an armrest for the driver. There were side lockers, a trunk at its rear and a double spare wheel carrier. Full weather protection was required and it had pockets to all the doors. Accessories included Zeiss headlamps. The total cost of the body alone was nearly twice that of a standard Vanden Plas body.
During Bullivant's first year of ownership, the car was upgrade with a new radiator and crankshaft driven dynamo, camshaft damper and 'new type carb.' In 1929, the car was traded at Jack Barclay for a newer model. the next owner was R. Winloe who kept the car maintained by the factory, and continued updates with high speed oil pump gears, a sprung steering wheel, rear hydraulic shock absorbers to the rear and a Spicer shaft, as well as converting it to a C type 'box with the help of Birkin & Coupers of Welwyn.
In 1936, it was purchased by C. Burrage-Moulton. By 1988, it had gone through 10 different owners and was now in the care of C. Pettit. In this period it carburetion was uprated with the fitment of early Speed Six pattern twin SU units. A short time later, the car was offered for sale at auction by Bonhams. Ownership passed to a private British collection, emerging recently for it sale.
In 2011, it returned to a Bonhams auction, this time at the Quail Lodge in California. It would leave the auction unsold after bidding failed to satisfy the vehicle's reserve.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2011
2012 Gooding and Company - The Scottsdale Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $2,000,000-USD $2,500,000
Lot was not sold
2011 Bonhams - Quail Lodge Sale
Lot was not sold
1927 Bentley 6 ½-Litre Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Bentley 6 ½-Litre
(Data based on Model Year 1927 sales)
1927 Bentley 6½-Litre Le Mans Sports in the style of Vanden Plas Chassis#: BX2416 Sold for USD$1,160,000 2019 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1927 Bentley 6½-Litre All-Weather Tourer by T.H. Gill & Son Chassis#: PR2310 Sold for USD$714,500 2019 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | |
1927 BENTLEY 6½ LITRE 'BOB-TAIL' Chassis#: WK 2658 Sold for USD$1,156,577 2015 Bonhams : The Frederiksen Auction | |
1927 Bentley 6 1/2 Litre Le Mans Sports Chassis#: BX 2416 Sold for USD$1,210,000 2015 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours | |
1927 Bentley 6 1/2-Litre Sport Coupe Sold for USD$726,000 2010 Gooding and Company - Scottsdale Auction | |
1927 Bentley Speed Six Surbico Sold for USD$781,000 2006 Monterey Sports & Classic Car Auction |
Bentley 6 ½-Litres That Failed To Sell At Auction
1927 Bentley 6 ½-Litre's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1927 BENTLEY 6 1/2 LITRE SPORTS TOURER | BX 2419 | 2023 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | $900,000 | $1,200,000 | |
1927 Bentley 6½ Liter All-Weather Touring Car | PR2310 | 2018 Bonhams : Collectors Motorcars and Automobilia Auction | $800,000 | $950,000 | |
1927 Bentley 6 1/2 Litre Sports Tourer | BX2421 | 2012 Gooding and Company The Scottsdale Auction | $2,000,000 | $2,500,000 | |
1927 Bentley 6½ Liter Sports Tourer | BX 2421 | 2011 Bonhams Quail Lodge Sale |
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