Lot 46

1929 Bentley Speed Six Drophead Coupe

Coachwork by Saoutchik

SOLD $2,150,000

Estimate

$2,000,000 - $3,500,000

Chassis

SB2769

Engine

NH2729

Car Highlights

One of Just 182 Speed Sixes Built, the Sole Example Bodied by Saoutchik

Two-Time Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance® First in Class Winner

No-Expense-Spared Restoration by Bentley Specialist R.C. Moss

A Noteworthy Vintage Bentley with Original Chassis, Engine, and Coachwork

Highly Sought-After Short Chassis, Lavished with One of the Most Expensive Bodies Fitted to a Speed Six

Exquisite Coachwork Features Extensive Use of German Silver and Includes Fitted Luggage

Technical Specs

6,597 CC SOHC Inline 6-Cylinder Engine

Twin SU Carburetors

180 BHP at 3,500 RPM

4-Speed Manual Gearbox

4-Wheel Mechanical Drum Brakes

Front Solid Axle with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs

Rear Live Axle with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs

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