Well, here it is, after a forty-three year restoration, the best-looking 8 litre Sports Coupe ever.
This 8 litre was purchased by a true Bentley enthusiast in 1961. His dream was to recreate the best looking Bentley 8 litre ever, namely the Gurney Nutting Sports Coupe.
Though it took some 12 months for the factory to build it, this brave chap set about the reconstruction of his 8 litre to this specification.
The original 8 litre was a bit special and was the Olympia Show Car for 1930. As this car no longer survives, and having the time, passion, and ability to reconstruct this magnificent Bentley on his 8 litre chassis, he built his dream.
Detail work is amazing, in fact, I couldn’t believe that it was still possible to do this to this fantastic standard.
Mods include the fitting of power steering, D-type gearbox, speed six rear axle, making this 8 litre Bentley an absolute joy to drive.
Come and admire.
Registration Number: GY 4121
Chassis Number: YM 5043
Engine Number: YM 5043
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