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1928 Bentley 6½ Litre    
Original 1928 Numbers
Chassis No. MD2475
Engine No. MD2460
Registration No. GU 528

  This car - updated
Chassis No. MD2475
Engine No. MD2460
Registration No. GU 528

(Updated with information from Martin Chisholm. - February 2015)
 
January 2017
 
 

This car is presently owned by Philippe Rosy.

"The engine is now rebuilt with the original cranckase which means the car is matching number."

 
     
     
  Source: Philippe Rosy (Owner)
Posted: Jan 25, 2017
 
     
March 2015
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"1928 Bentley 6½ Litre

Year of manufacture - 1928
Car type - Convertible / Roadster
Drive - RHD
Condition - Restored
Interior type - Leather
Number of seats - 2
Location - Belgium
Exterior colour - Blue
Gearbox - Manual
Drivetrain - 2wd
Fuel type - Petrol

This amazing Bentley 6½ litre has been up-rated to Speed Six specification by specialist Vintage Bentley engineers ‘Hoffman & Burton’ in the late 1960s. This car became BDC Kensington Gardens Concours prize winner. Retained in a distinguished collection for over thirty years. Subsequent owners have later included a Dutch Motor Museum, a respected French collector and current owner. This beautiful and extraordinary car awakes the desires of Bentley driver, real enthusiasts and collectors and is an amazing driving pleasure. A very well maintained and serviced car. Comes with many files and documentation."

 
     
     
  Source: Classic Driver
Posted: Mar 26, 2015
 
     
February 2015
 
 

"The original crankcase MD 2460 has recently been re-united with the car."

 
     
     
  Source: Martin Chisholm (Former owner)
Posted: Feb 14, 2015
 
     
2012
 

This car was purchased by Philippe Rosy in 2012.

 
     
     
  Source: Philippe Rosy (Owner)
Posted: Jan 25, 2017
 
     
2010 - 2012
 

This car was owned by Martin Chisholm from 2010 to 2012.

 
     
     
  Source: Martin Chisholm (Former owner)
Posted: Feb 14, 2015
 
     
June 2011
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Engine (Right)

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1928 Bentley 6½ litre Vanden Plas style tourer
This fabulous example is a 6½ litre up rated to Speed Six specification by Hofmann and Burton in the late 1960s. BDC Kensington Gardens Concours prize winner, and retained in a distinguished collection for over thirty years. With its well proportioned lines, this beautifully presented car looks, drives and feels every bit the true thoroughbred it is.

 
     
     
  Source: Martin Chisholm Collectors Cars
Posted: Jun 28, 2011
 
     
2010
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"This fabulous example is a 6½ litre up rated to Speed Six specification by Hofmann and Burton in the late 1960s. BDC Kensington Gardens Concours prize winner, and retained in a distinguished collection for over thirty years. With its well proportioned lines, this beautifully presented car looks, drives and feels every bit the true thoroughbred it is."

 
     
     
  Source: RacingDeal & Martin Chisholm Collectors Cars
Updated: Jul 29, 2010
Updated: Jul 21, 2010

Posted: Jul 12, 2010
 
     
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6cyl, manual drive, right hand drive.

 
     
     
  Source: Automusa
Posted: Aug 21, 2006
 
     
EARLIEST RECORD OF HISTORICAL FACTS & INFORMATION
 
Chassis No. MD2475
Engine No. MD2460
Registration No. GU 528
Date of Delivery: Jun 1928
Type of Body: Saloon (Weymann)
Coachbuilder: ALBANY
Type of Car: ST3
   
First Owner: DANIELS E
 
     
  More Info: Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "Shooting brake now 4 seater on 10'6" WB eng BX 2413 ex BX 2413."  
     
     
  Posted: Mar 01, 2007  
     
 
 
 
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