Bentley Drophead Coupe
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Bentley drophead coupe. A nut and bolt rebuild including the body was carried out and the car looks and drives superbly having acquired numerous trophies including Best In Class at the Bentley Drivers Club Broughton. Mulliner were entrusted with the creation of the closed body styles on the Continental chassis with Rolls-Royce turning to the experts at Park Ward who had been owned by Rolls-Royce since. Recently discovered by Christies in south-west London this Derby Bentley was originally supplied in the drophead coupé form that it is today.
A rare opportunity to own one of Bentleys most elegant cars. Motorsport announced in March 1939 that the fixed head coupé designed by Paulin and built by Portout to the special order of André Embiricos is the prototype of a new Continental model in the Bentley range. 1961 Bentley S2 Continental Drophead Coupe by Park Ward.
Excellent condition withextensive history. This 1953 Bentley Mark VI was originally built with two-door fixed-head bodywork by Carrosserie Graber and was displayed in that configuration at the 1952 Geneva Motor Show. Bentley Partners who subsequently retailed the car to Lt.
Above and left Exhaustive history file and photo albums tell the story of the Bentley up until 1964. Kings standard reference work on the model Bentley Mk. Mulliner had been acquired by Rolls-Royce.
1950 Bentley MK VI Drophead Coupe. Burgundy with Tan hood and Tan hide upholstery. The original build-sheets record only basic details of the specification.
Today the Victor Broom Bentley is both. Kings standard reference work on the model Bentley Mk. At some point following the show the car was returned to Graber and re-configured as a drophead coupe.
Mulliner had been acquired by Rolls-Royce. Consequently the S1 Continental was produced between 1955 and 1959 with a production run of 431 with very few Park Ward Drophead Coupe examples. The Arnage Drophead Coupé is that most admired of motor cars - a classic Bentley convertible based upon a tried and tested engineering platform that can fulfil the dreams of customers looking for.
1961 Bentley S2 Continental Drophead Coupe Adaptation For Sale 675000 Introduced in the autumn of 1959 the Bentley S2 appeared externally unchanged from the S-Type predecessors though the performance was considerably enhanced by the new 6230cc aluminium-alloy V8 engine. Dean and has continuous and fully documented history. Considered by many as the most.
1962 Bentley S3 Continental Drophead Coupe By Paul Hardiman on September 17 2020 in English November 2020 issue Courtesy of Artcurial Motorcars One of the most notable characteristics of this car is that it was bought new by Eddie Fisher who was married at the time to Elizabeth Taylor. It was a relic a gorgeous work of art rather than a magnificent car. VI records that 57 examples of Park Wards lovely drophead coupe design number 99 were built with bodies constructed of lightweight and corrosion-resistant aluminum panels.
Mead Ltd of Maidenhead. Jump to History or Summary. It was sold new to HM.
There were two foreign competitors in the first race Frank Clement and Canadian John Duff the latter winning the 1924 competition in his personal car a Bentley 3 Litre. 1961 Bentley S2 Continental Drophead Coupe by Park Ward. The Bentley S2 Drophead Coupe design was exclusive to the marque only temporarily.
Owned by the last owner for 29 years when he commissioned the cars complete restoration. The 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race is a 24-hour race around the Circuit de la SartheThe inaugural race was held 2627 May 1923 and attracted many drivers mostly French. Bentley at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
This was Body number 5072 to design 7121 of which 5 cars were thus bodied this being the last. Jump to History or Summary. This beautiful UK supplied example was ordered and delivered new to Sir.
When the Rolls Silver Cloud III and corresponding Bentley S3 models arrived in 1963 both now shared the design. Delivered new in April 1964 this S3 was supplied to agents RS. Mulliner were entrusted with the creation of the closed body styles on the Continental chassis with Rolls-Royce turning to the experts at Park Ward who had been owned by Rolls-Royce since.
Home Kidston of Aldford House London W1. The car had engine B 293E fitted when new and had a Drophead Coupe body by HJ. VI records that 57 examples of Park Wards lovely drophead coupe design number 99 were built with bodies constructed of lightweight and corrosion-resistant aluminum panels.
A fabulous all weather four seater car in every respect the S3 conjured thoughts of the Continental touring its model name suggested. Known to P A Wood for many years.
