1927 Bentley 6½ Litre Le Mans Tourer
British automaker Bentley was founded in 1919 by W.O.Bentley. The company was well respected for its racing success.
In 1924, Bentley decided to build a larger chassis than the 3 Litre that would be more suitable for the large, heavy bodies that many of his customers wanted. Two models were introduced;
1926-30 regular Bentley 6½ Litre (362 produced).
1928-30 high-performance Bentley Speed Six (182 produced).
The 1927-31 Bentley 4½ litre was available at the same time, having less power, was a lot safer on the road.
The Bentley 3 litre won Le Mans in 1924 and 1927
The Bentley 4½ litre won Le Mans in 1928
The Bentley 6½ litre Speed Six won Le Mans in 1929 and 1930.
Engine; 147hp 6500cc in line 6 cyl (180hp Speed Six)
1927 Bentley 6½ Litre Le Mans Tourer
British automaker Bentley was founded in 1919 by W.O.Bentley. The company was well respected for its racing success.
In 1924, Bentley decided to build a larger chassis than the 3 Litre that would be more suitable for the large, heavy bodies that many of his customers wanted. Two models were introduced;
1926-30 regular Bentley 6½ Litre (362 produced).
1928-30 high-performance Bentley Speed Six (182 produced).
The 1927-31 Bentley 4½ litre was available at the same time, having less power, was a lot safer on the road.
The Bentley 3 litre won Le Mans in 1924 and 1927
The Bentley 4½ litre won Le Mans in 1928
The Bentley 6½ litre Speed Six won Le Mans in 1929 and 1930.
Engine; 147hp 6500cc in line 6 cyl (180hp Speed Six)