- Bentley introduced Velocity Six Continuation Sequence
- 12 new Velocity Six fashions to be handcrafted by Mulliner, the oldest coachbuilder on the earth
- An identical recreations of the automobiles that gained Le Mans in 1929 and 1930
- Follows enormous success of 12-car Blower Continuation Sequence
- 6½ litre straight six engine, 200 bhp, 125 mph prime velocity
- All 12 automobiles already reserved, from £1.5m every
- Introduced at Goodwood Pageant of Velocity
Bentley Mulliner is to deliver the enduring Velocity Six again to life with a brand new and extremely unique Continuation Sequence of 12 automobiles, every mechanically and aesthetically genuine to the Bentley racers that gained Le Mans in 1929 and 1930. Created to honour the achievements of the unique automobiles and whereas persevering with to develop and protect Mulliner’s heritage abilities, the brand new Velocity Sixes will develop into the second pre-war continuation challenge on the earth after the Blower – each created by Bentley Mulliner.
Probably the most profitable Bentley racing automobile of its period, the Velocity Six is considered one of the necessary Bentleys in historical past, not solely additional demonstrating the marque’s world-beating efficiency credentials but in addition proving the idea of the Grand Tourer – a quick automobile that remained comfy and opulent, and able to masking enormous distances with ease. Each Bentley since has adopted the identical ethos.
The 12-car collection has been designed, and will probably be developed and constructed, by the identical staff of Mulliner specialists which have created the Blower Continuation Sequence – the primary pre-war continuation challenge on the earth. This acclaimed run of 12 new 4½ litre ‘Blower’ Bentleys was based mostly on the corporate’s personal 1929 Workforce Automotive #2 – essentially the most well-known and useful Bentley on the earth, which raced alongside the Velocity Six in 1930 – and offered out immediately. The identical is true of the brand new Velocity Six continuations, with all 12 automobiles already reserved by fortunate clients around the globe.
The Velocity Six Continuation Sequence was introduced on the Goodwood Pageant of Velocity by Bentley’s Chairman and Chief Government, Adrian Hallmark, who feedback:
“After unimaginable ranges of ability have been acquired by the Mulliner staff by way of the event of the Blower Continuation Sequence, and with the success of the automobiles with their clients, an opportunity to honour the Velocity Six is a implausible subsequent step. It’s very important that we defend, protect and develop not simply this necessary a part of our heritage, but in addition the information we’ve gained by way of working with these traditional Bentleys. The Velocity Six is without doubt one of the most necessary Bentleys in our 103-year historical past, and the 12 automobiles of the Continuation Sequence will embody the identical values as W.O. Bentley’s originals, crafted by hand with the identical meticulous consideration each to engineering high quality and to fanatical consideration to element. The fortunate homeowners will be capable of race their automobiles around the globe, and actually relive the exploits of the unique Bentley Boys.”
