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1929 Bentley 6½-Liter Sedanca Coupe

  • Coachwork by Motor Bodies Ltd
  • Chassis Number: WT2271
  • Engine Number: SB2762
  • Registration Number: UP 2224
The Bentley 6.5-liter was one of the world's finest and most respected automobile of the 1920s, which many consider to be the original sports car. It was first offered to the public in 1921, and it quickly earned the company a reputation for outstanding quality, elegance, rapid acceleration and speed. It was such a dominant force on the racetrack that other auto manufacturers were hesitant to compete against it. During the first eight runnings of the famed le Mans 24-Hour race, Bentleys had won five times, four of which were consecutive - a record that stood until the 1960s. During the 1929 Le Mans race, Bentley Speed Sixes crossed the finish line in 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th place. In 1931, Rolls-Royce Ltd. became the owner of Bentley Motors, after the company declared bankruptcy.

This Bentley was originally a standard 6½-liter that was later returned to Bentley Motors soon after it was purchased, and upgraded to Speed Six specifications. It is now fitted with the more powerful Speed Six engine and correct C-Type gearbox.

In 1965, Reg Parker discovered this car just a short distance away from his home. Parker had many significant cars in his London-based collection, including Rolls-Royces, Alfa Romeos, Aston Martins, and Bentleys. He had assembled one of the most complete collection of Bentley cars ever assembled.

While in the care of Mr. Parker, this car was treated to a complete restoration. Since then, the car has won several significant class awards at concours events, and been featured in several books and publications.

In 1983, the present owner purchased this car from Parker. Since then it has been fastidiously maintained and used sparingly. The car still retains its original Sedanca Coupe body by Motor Bodies of Newcastle. This car is just one of only 13 6.5-Litres still wearing their original bodywork and the sole example to feature Motor Bodies craftsmanship.

The car has twin side-mount spares, a unique folding roof, and is finished in a black-and-green paint scheme.

In 2008, this Bugatti 6.5-Liter Sedanca Coupe was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company auction held in Pebble Beach, CA. The car was estimated to sell for $700,000 - $950,000 and offered without reserve. As the gavel fell for the third and final time, the car had been sold for $561,000, including buyer's premium.

By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2011

2011 Gooding and Company - The Amelia Island Auction

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $750,000-USD $950,000 
Lot was not sold

2008 Gooding & Company

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $700,000-USD $950,000 
Sale Price :
USD $561,000

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
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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
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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
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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.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1929 Bentley Speed Six Le Mans Replica TourerFR 26412024 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction $900,000$1,200,000
1929 Bentley Speed Six Le Mans Tourer in the style of Vanden PlasBA25872023 RM Sothebys : London   
1929 BENTLEY SPEED SIX SPORTS SALOONFR26442022 Gooding & Company : London Auction $700,000$900,000
1929 Bentley Speed Six Le Mans Replica TourerSB27512018 Bonhams : Goodwood $800,000$1,000,000
1929 Bentley 6½-Litre Sedanca de Ville by H.J. MullinerKR 26872013 RM Auctions VILLA ERBA$540,000  
1928 Bentley 6 1/2 Litre CoupeWT22712011 Gooding and Company The Amelia Island Auction $750,000$950,000

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