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Vintage Bentley set to unveil the legendary Rolling Chassis at Pebble Beach

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Published
10/05/2022 by

Recently, Vintage Bentley commenced the restoration of the 1930 Bentley Speed Six Close Couple Coupe. Having been the custodian of chassis SB 2761 for over 15 years and Martin Walker coachwork for nine years, this restoration came with a vision like no other; to restore all original elements for the first time in over 45 years. 

Time has been the only luxury to the project since she was first built 90 years ago; The Vintage Bentley team completed the restoration inclusive of original chassis, engine and coachwork with techniques and restrictions that Bentley Motors Ltd and Martin Walter would have experienced in 1930.

During the restoration project, the original Martin Walter interior of SB 2761 has been carefully stripped prior to the delicate removal of the existing paintwork to evaluate the body’s condition.

Prior dispatch to the coachbuilder, the chassis completed a successful 86-mile test drive in February this year.  The rolling chassis delighted her audience and welcomed over 14.2M views across the world on social platforms.

A studio photoshoot was conducted of the chassis which provided a prime comparison with the official Bentley Motors images to what Vintage Bentley were achieving.

Factory finishes have been applied as faithfully as possible by the Vintage Bentley team. In period, engine scraping was a labour-intensive job carried out by apprentices which was completed in one sitting. The chassis and Bentley Motors Parts were hand painted in grey primer using a period painting technique. All of which have been reflected in this restoration project, including keeping the chassis intact to fit the body.  

Original Martin Walter coachwork was assessed and carefully stripped for restoration followed by paintwork. Operating solely as the coachbuilder, Vintage Bentley refitted the car’s original coachwork, following the original process to the letter which few, if any, have done before. The seat trimming was reflected from a script discovered on the original seat, believed to have been written at Martin Walters’ workshops. Following historical documents, in 1932 the body colour was stated to be ivory and brown which has been replicated on the restoration to match.

The team at Vintage Bentley have great pleasure in announcing that chassis SB 2761 took to the skies earlier this month and will grace the lawns of Pebble Beach Concours under the Californian sun this week.  

William Medcalf:
"GJ755 has been restored to exactly how she left the factory in 1930. This has been a labour of love; a vision and passion fulfilled as a lifelong Bentley enthusiast. As a business enterprise, it wouldn’t be viable to approach all restorations in this manner.”

As the world’s leading vintage Bentley specialist, we work exclusively on W.O Bentley models from 1922 to 1932 and operate from unrivalled facilities. Our dedicated team of skilled craftsman offer a full range of services in our workshop including preservation, restoration, and event preparation. Our investment in people, equipment and process means we can perform all these services in-house.

Delivering Bentleys on time and on budget to the world’s toughest events, from 24hour races to the Peking to Paris is what we excel at. 26 years of first-hand experience and major victories across 17 countries and three continents by our founder William Medcalf gives the business unrivalled knowledge and passion for our modest yet strong team of 30.

Our manufacturing and spares division manages the supply of over 2,000 quality components, all specifically designed for Vintage Bentleys. These parts can all be viewed and ordered on our website, alternatively they all feature in our latest 300-page parts catalogue. We also offer bespoke in-house manufacture capability to meet specific requirements.

Our showroom presents some of the most historic vintage Bentleys for future custodians, all vehicles are supplied with comprehensive ownership history. Please peruse our website for current showroom listings. Personal visits to the works and showroom are by appointment. Please contact our enthusiastic and experienced team to discuss your requirements.

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