First customer Bentley Speed Six in 90 years is ready for delivery

It is built in the UK and will be delivered to its new owner in the United States.

First customer Bentley Speed Six assembled

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Angel Sergeev

By: Angel Sergeev

Nov 8, 2024 at 2:05am ET

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In a story that combines a dose of speed, a dash of history, and a sprinkle of extravagance, Bentley has just wrapped up its first customer car in the Speed Six Continuation Series – a revival that makes its first jaunt since the 1930s. This freshly crafted masterpiece will soon cross the pond to its new owner in the United States, marking a rare moment in automotive history. The man set to receive the keys is none other than John Breslow, a Bentley enthusiast and existing Mulliner customer, who now adds this heritage-rich Speed Six to his collection as a faithful partner to his Blower Continuation Series.

Ordered just over a year ago, Breslow’s Speed Six is something out of a classic car lover’s dream, cloaked in Parsons Napier Green with a robust black-painted chassis. The “face” of the vehicle – if we dare anthropomorphise this high-speed legend – is all vintage Bentley, complete with its iconic twin round headlamps, a bold chrome finish, and an unmissable “4” on the grille. It’s practically begging for a racetrack.

Gallery: Bentley Speed Six

Bentley Speed Six

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Now, if you think Bentley just dusted off a few old manuals to put this beast together, that’s not the case. Crafting a Speed Six isn’t a weekend DIY project. Each car is lovingly assembled by hand, an eight-month labour of love by Bentley’s top artisans and technicians at Mulliner, working alongside a network of skilled suppliers throughout the UK. The result? A car that doesn’t just look the part but could easily convince you it’s fresh from a 1930 Le Mans finish line.

Inside, the cockpit is just as sumptuous, with a meticulous layout that mirrors the original Speed Six race cars. Think deep, warm Rust leather seats paired with rich brown carpets, all playing perfectly against the classic green exterior. And yes, every gauge, switch, and control is crafted to be a precise nod to the Speed Six’s Le Mans-winning configuration – because Bentley knows the devil is in the details.

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To recreate the authentic experience, Bentley's Mulliner team even consulted the National Motor Museum in Hampshire to verify the genuine Parsons Paints options. But it wasn’t just about aesthetics. Under the bonnet, each Speed Six Continuation car boasts a brand-new 6.5-litre engine, producing 205 bhp, up from the original’s 200 bhp. While modern materials could have supercharged it further, the Mulliner team insisted on authenticity, aiming for a 1930-style performance experience, quirks and all.

Announced back in 2022, the Speed Six Continuation series will include a total of 12 cars.

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