Description
The presentation of the Bentley MK V was planned for the Earls Court Motor Show in October 1939, but was prevented by the beginning of World War II in September. With the MK V, a modern successor of the 4 ¼ liter was constructed, which was equipped with a new generation of engines and the first independent suspension of the front wheels of a Bentley. Due to the beginning of the war - according to most sources - only 11 vehicles were completed, of which only 7 are supposed to exist today! This makes the MK V the rarest Bentley series model and very sought-after among collectors!
The chassis of this Bentley MK V was transferred to Park Ward in January 1940 and equipped with a Sports Saloon body. After further tests at the factory, the car was given to Mr. C. L. Breeden, owner of the auto-supplier Wilmot Breeden Ltd., who was entitled to a new car despite the war due to a special permit. This MK V is the last pre war passenger car to leave the factory in Derby. After the war RR/ Bentley moved to Crewe. The further owners' history, vehicle history and restoration work are documented by an incredibly extensive documentation. In 2006/ 07 a complete engine revision took place.
Year: 1941
Colour combination: Darkgreen, leather green
Coachwork: 4-door saloon with aluminum coachwork by Park Ward.
Engine: Straight six-engine („matching numbers“), 4. 257 cm³, 4-speed-gearbox (2. till 4. gear synchronized)
Specification: Steel sunroof, wire wheels, tool kit
Only 7 of just 11 examples survived
The last pre war passenger car built in Derby
"Matching-numbers!"
Very extensive documentation
