Bentley Speed 8, year (chassis) 1948. Chassis number B194DA, Engine number B80 18296. Colour dark British Racing Green combined with a green leather interior and green wool carpet. Black mohair hood, tonneau cover and hood-cover. This magnificent Bentley Speed 8 Special was completed by the renowned firm of Racing Green Engineering in the year 2014. The Speed 8 Special was built on a 1948 Bentley Mk 6 chassis which was restored to brand new condition! The bodywork and the interior were handcrafted to the highest standards by the skilled craftsmen of Racing Green Engineering. The chassis was fitted with a large 5,7 Litre 8 cylinder-in-line Bentley B80 engine with dry sump lubrication, four S.U. carburettors and a fully synchronized 4-speed manually operated gearbox. The car has driven only 6500 kilometres since completion of the build. This very impressive Bentley special with a 4-seat tourer bodywork in the style of the winning Le Mans racing cars is still in a superb condition; like new! The gear shifter is located outside the bodywork, giving additional space for tall drivers. Furthermore, the automobile is fitted with heated bucket seats, an alternator, two Claxons, and preparations to fit a Tripmaster. The Bentley automobiles built by racing Green Engineering are renowned for their superb quality of build and finish, and for their ease of operation. Altena Classic Service is an official Racing Green Engineering (Service) partner / dealer, we offer advice and service to enjoy your exclusive Bentley to the fullest. This Bentley comes from German ownership and can be imported to any country. It comes fully documented with all the original papers. This is a very impressive and highly desirable Bentley Speed 8 special!
Price: € 315.000 including 21% Dutch BTW (VAT).
