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1930 Bentley Speed Six

1930 Bentley Speed Six Tourer

  • Coachwork by Vanden Plas
  • Chassis Number: HM2869
  • Two Speed-Six Bentleys were entered for the Brooklands Double Twelve race in May 1930. Racing for 12 hours over each of the two days the cars finished in fine style, with Old Number 2, driven by Barnato and Clements in first place and this car, Old Number 3, driven by Sammy Davis and Clive Dunfee in second. The car had an average speed of 85.68 mph. Six weeks later at LeMans the two cars were joined by a third Speed Six, Old Number 1. Sadly, Old Number 3 crashed early in that race. It slid into a sandbank early in the race just after the pits. Following two hours of digging, the front axle was found to be beyond repair and the car was retired. Old Numbers 1 and 2 finished first and second overall. Once repaired back at the factory, Old Number 3 was driven by Tim Birkin in the 1931 Brooklands Double Twelve, its last major race.

    In 2000, after a succession of owners, Old Number 3 was bought by its current owner and has been returned to its 1930 Le Mans specification, notably reclad in authentic Rexine exactly as it was produced at Vanden Plas when new. This and the sister car were the last cars to be built on the Speed Six production line, both bodied by Vanden Place.

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    1930 Bentley Speed Six Auction Sales

    Recent Sales of the Bentley Speed Six

    (Data based on Model Year 1930 sales)
    1930 BENTLEY SPEED SIX SPORTS SALOON
    Chassis#: LR2778
    Sold for USD$1,462,500
      2023 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach
    1930 Bentley Speed Six image  1930 Bentley Speed Six image  
    1930 Bentley Speed Six 'Le Mans Replica' Tourer
    Chassis#: SB 2754
    Sold for USD$874,000
      2019 Bonhams : Quail Lodge Auction
    1930 Bentley Speed Six image  1930 Bentley Speed Six image  
    1930 Bentley Speed Six 'Le Mans Replica' Tourer
    Chassis#: LR 2787
    Sold for USD$1,457,500
      2018 Bonhams : Scottsdale
     
    1930 Bentley 6½-Litre Speed Six Sportsman's Saloon by Corsica
    Chassis#: HM2861
    Sold for USD$3,410,000
      2017 RM Sothebys : Monterey
    1930 Bentley Speed Six image  1930 Bentley Speed Six image  
    1931 Bentley 'Blue Train' Special by Bob Petersen Engineering
    Chassis#: 32TC
    Sold for USD$440,000
      2017 RM Auctions : Amelia Island
    1930 Bentley Speed Six image  1930 Bentley Speed Six image  
    1930 Bentley 'Blue Train' Re-creation
    Sold for USD$522,500
      2016 Auctions America : Fort Lauderdale
     
    1930 Bentley Speed Six LeMans Tourer
    Chassis#: HM2852
    Sold for USD$605,000
      2006 Vintage Motor Cars in Arizona
     
    1930 Bentley Speed Six 6 1/2 Litre Le Mans Replica
    Chassis#: LR2777
    Sold for USD$308,244
      2003 Bonhams - Goodwood Revival
     

    Bentley Speed Sixs That Failed To Sell At Auction

    1930 Bentley Speed Six's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
    VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
    1930 Bentley Speed Six Le Mans Tourer in the style of Vanden PlasSB27512023 RM Sothebys : Villa Erba $550,000$900,000
    1930 Bentley Speed Six Sports TourerFR26392019 Bonhams : Collectors Motorcars and Automobilia Auction $450,000$650,000
    1930 Bentley 6½-Litre Speed Six Sportsmans Saloon by H.J. MullinerLR27782019 RM Sothebys : Monterey $2,600,000$3,200,000
    1930 Bentley Blue Train RecreationB68HR2015 RM Sotheby's : Amelia Island $550,000$650,000
    1930 BENTLEY SPEED SIX TOURERHM28652014 The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale $680,000$780,000
    1930 Bentley 6.5 Litre Le Mans Team Car EvocationKR26792013 H & H Auctions Chateau Impney   

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    1930 Bentley Speed Six Vehicle Profiles

    1930 Bentley Speed Six vehicle information
    Sports Saloon
    Coachwork: Martin Walter
    Chassis #: SB2761
    Engine #: KR2700
    1930 Bentley Speed Six vehicle information
    Sports Tourer
    Coachwork: Gurney Nutting
    Chassis #: NH2740
    Engine #: KR2693
    1930 Bentley Speed Six vehicle information
    Open Roadster
    Coachwork: Vanden Plas
    Chassis #: HM2856
    Engine #: HM2868
    1930 Bentley Speed Six vehicle information
    Sportsmans Saloon
    Coachwork: Corsica
    Chassis #: HM2861
    Engine #: LR2782
    1930 Bentley Speed Six vehicle information
    Sports Saloon
    Coachwork: Gurney Nutting
    Chassis #: NH2741
    1930 Bentley Speed Six vehicle information
    Open Four Seater Sports
    Coachwork: Vanden Plas
    Chassis #: SB2756
    1930 Bentley Speed Six vehicle information
    Blue Train Tourer
    Chassis #: 32TC
    Engine #: A7280
    Vin #: Serial no. B001BTS
    1930 Bentley Speed Six vehicle information
    Tourer
    Coachwork: Vanden Plas
    Chassis #: NH2730
    1930 Bentley Speed Six vehicle information
    Blue Train Tourer
    Chassis #: B68HR
    Engine #: B34H-1396
    1930 Bentley Speed Six vehicle information
    Saloon
    Coachwork: Mulliner
    Chassis #: LR2778
    Engine #: NH2748S
    1930 Bentley Speed Six vehicle information
    Tourer
    Coachwork: Vanden Plas
    Chassis #: HM2869
    1930 Bentley Speed Six vehicle information
    Sportsman Coupe
    Coachwork: Gurney Nutting
    Chassis #: HM2855
    Engine #: HM2863
    1930 Bentley Speed Six vehicle information
    Drophead Coupe
    Coachwork: Mulliner
    Chassis #: LR2776
    1930 Bentley Speed Six vehicle information
    Old Number 2 Tourer
    Coachwork: Vanden Plas
    Chassis #: HM2868
    Engine #: HM2872
    1930 Bentley Speed Six vehicle information
    Tourer
    Coachwork: Hooper
    1930 Bentley Speed Six vehicle information
    Sportsman Coupe
    Coachwork: Gurney Nutting
    Chassis #: GC 3661