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1938 | Bentley 6 1/2 Litre Petersen Special

SUPERCHARGED PETERSEN RACER 6.5 L

£505,866
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Mileage4,000 km
Main Inspectionn/a
Power294 kW (400 hp)
Year of Production1938
GearboxManual

Description

  • Fahrzeugstandort: Bovenden,









    EU Duties Cleared (EU-Verzollt)

    UK Vehicle Papers



    Built in 2003 By renowned builder Bob Petersen. This Bentley Racer is about as "in your face" as they come. The engine is a 6½-litre straight eight, a unit belonging to the B-series of engines developed towards the end of WW2 for military and commercial purposes. Maximum power output of a standard B81 was around 195bhp at 3,750rpm, though this particular unit, which is fed by a Petersen BM supercharger and red-lined at 5,500rpm, is estimated to produce in excess of 400bhp. Power is transmitted via a Salisbury limited-slip differential to the 84-spoke 19" wheels, which are shod with 700x19 Dunlop racing tyres. This coupled with a light body weight makes for electrifying performance.



    The basis for the car is a Bentley R type chassis from 1953. The chassis is clad with a muscular aluminium body with bulges louvres & air scoops wherever you look. Accommodation is for two on black leather Bentley style bucket seats. The dash is of machine turned aluminium & contains the usual quotient of instruments including a large rev counter & 170mph calibrated speedometer.



    The odometer is showing 4000 miles since build was completed. The last owner, upon purchase sent the car Back to Bob Petersen to be fully gone through & bought up to the latest spec. Bills for recent work totaling well over £23,000 are on file with the car. The car is part of a small collection of exceptional mostly Bentley motor cars & has been maintained without regard to cost.



    Despite being a real road burner & hooligans toy, the car may also be driven quite sedately & only shows its full potential when pressing the accelerator hard. It needless to say attracts more crowds when stopped then any other car I have driven. Suffice to say, the faint of heart ought not to apply. A detachable cowl covers over the passenger seat for solo operation. There is also a decent storage compartment in the rear for soft luggage.



    ZUBEHÖRANGABEN OHNE GEWÄHR, Änderungen, Zwischenverkauf und Irrtümer vorbehalten!



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Technical Details

Vehicle data

Make
Bentley
Model series
6 1/2 Litre
Model name
6 1/2 Litre Petersen Special
First registration date
06/1938
Year of manufacture
1938
Mileage (read)
4,000 km
Chassis number
Not provided
Engine number
Not provided
Gearbox number
Not provided
Matching numbers
Not provided
Number of owners
Not provided

Technical details

Body style
Racing car (Open)
Power (kW/hp)
294/400 (Factory: 143/195)
Cubic capacity (cm³)
6556
Cylinders
8
Doors
0
Steering
Not specified
Gearbox
Manual
Gears
4
Transmission
Rear
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Fuel type
Petrol

Individual Configuration

Exterior color
Red
Manufacturer color name
rot
Interior color
Black
Interior material
Leather
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