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Bentley
Eight LeMans 8 (Convertible)
The Le Mans Eight is built
on a Bentley Mark Six chassis,
utilising its original running
gear to ensure that the balance
and integrity of this fine chassis
is not compromised. As the Le
Mans Eight uses a Bentley chassis,
with Bentley running gear, it
comes with its original registration
number and that all important
'Bentley' name on the registration
document.
The engine is a rebuilt straight
eight Rolls Royce/ Bentley,
slightly modified, breathing
through four period SU carburettors.
The ash framed, aluminium panelled
body, constructed to the dimensions
and proportions of the original
coachwork, is covered in the
traditional green leather cloth
and complimented by green leather
upholstery. Weather protection
is provided by a double-duck
hood and full-length tonneau.
Period instrumentation, set
into a machine turned aluminium
dashboard completes the nostalgic
feel of the interior.
The Le Mans Eight combines original
Bentley parts with modern day
recreations based on period
materials, original plans and
traditional skills and craftsmanship
to create a car of elegance,
nostalgia and driveability.
Driveability tested to the limit!
Initial reg.date - January,
2009; Vehicle type - New vehicle;
Mileage - 500 Km; Fuel Type
- Petrol; Door Count - 4/5;
Climate control - Manual airconditioning;
Colour - green
Listed on Aug 27, 2009 with
Car Trade India by Tony Erker
(One of our Le Mans Eights has
successfully competed in the
Peking to Paris Motor Challenge
2007 finishing 1st in Class.
12,500 kilometres, many of them
on unmade roads, in just 35
days, completed without difficulty,
says much about the reliability
and strength of the cars.)
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