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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.
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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 Plans. 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.
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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 Plans. 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.
2024 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $900,000-USD $1,200,000
Lot was not sold
2022 Gooding & Company : London Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
£700,000-£900,000
Lot was not sold
1929 Bentley 6½-Liter Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Bentley 6½-Liter
(Data based on Model Year 1929 sales)
| 1929 Bentley 6½-Litre Sedanca de Ville by H.J. Mulliner Chassis#: KR2687 Sold for USD$480,256 2016 RM Sotheby's : London Sale | |
| 1929 Bentley Speed Six Grafton Coupe Chassis#: FR2630 Sold for USD$2,860,000 2013 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach |   |
| 1929 Bentley 6½-Litre Speed Six tourer Chassis#: BA2580 Sold for USD$1,107,944 2013 Bonhams - Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais |   |
| 1929 Bentley 6½/8-Litre Tourer Chassis#: FA2510 Sold for USD$739,144 2012 Bonhams - Paris, La Halle Freyssinet Motocars | |
| 1929 Bentley Speed Six 'Le Mans' Style Tourer Chassis#: FA 2518 Sold for USD$760,458 2011 RM Auctions - Salon Privé | |
| 1929 Bentley 6½-Liter Chassis#: WT2271 Sold for USD$561,000 2008 Gooding & Company |   |
| 1929 Bentley Speed Six Dual Cowl Tourer Sold for USD$1,815,000 2006 Monterey Sports & Classic Car Auction | |
| 1929 Bentley Speed Six Boat-Tail Two-Seater Chassis#: KF2400 Sold for USD$552,924 2004 Bonhams - The Goodwood Revival | |
| 1929 Bentley Speed Six 6 1/2-litre Le Mans-style Tourer Chassis#: KR 2677 Sold for USD$390,205 2003 Bonhams - The Edwin C. Jameson Jr. Collection |
Bentley 6½-Liters That Failed To Sell At Auction
1929 Bentley 6½-Liter's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 Bentley Speed Six Le Mans Replica Tourer | FR 2641 | 2024 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction | $900,000 | $1,200,000 | |
| 1929 Bentley Speed Six Le Mans Tourer in the style of Vanden Plas | BA2587 | 2023 RM Sothebys : London | |||
| 1929 BENTLEY SPEED SIX SPORTS SALOON | FR2644 | 2022 Gooding & Company : London Auction | $700,000 | $900,000 | |
| 1929 Bentley Speed Six Le Mans Replica Tourer | SB2751 | 2018 Bonhams : Goodwood | $800,000 | $1,000,000 | |
| 1929 Bentley 6½-Litre Sedanca de Ville by H.J. Mulliner | KR 2687 | 2013 RM Auctions VILLA ERBA | $540,000 | ||
| 1928 Bentley 6 1/2 Litre Coupe | WT2271 | 2011 Gooding and Company The Amelia Island Auction | $750,000 | $950,000 |
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1929 Bentley 6½-Liter
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1929 Bentley 6½-Liter Vehicle Profiles
Drophead Coupe
Coachwork: Saoutchik
Fixed Head Coupe
Coachwork: Gurney Nutting
Open Two Seater Boattail
Coachwork: Park Ward & Co.
Sedanca deVille
Coachwork: Mulliner
Tourer
Coachwork: Vanden Plas
