Car & Classic Premium Dealer

Fiskens

14 Queens Gate, Place Mews, LONDON

SW7 5BQ

1926 Bentley 6 Litre Special Sports Tourer For Sale

Purchased by highly decorated war hero and later MI6 agent Lieutenant-Colonel Euan Rabagliati in 1934
Immediately sent to H. M Bentley to have its 11' short chassis upgraded to Speed Six sporting specification, including a rakish Mercedes SSK-inspired sports tourer body, Carl Zeiss headlamps, racing instruments and more
One of only two 6 ½ Litres to have been rebuilt by W. O's Brother
Continuous history from new including full dress restoration in the 1980s for Lord Laidlaw
Supplied by Fiskens in 1997 to an esteemed modern-day paragon of the Bentley Drivers Club who campaigned his beloved "Big Blue" across 5 continents 
First delivered to Captain J. S. Coates in October 1926, she was acquired in 1934 by Lieutenant Colonel Euan Rabagliati. At his request, H. M. Bentley carried out upgrades to Speed Six specification, and bodied the car as an open four-seat sports tourer, with a rakish windscreen and sweeping wings - evocative of the SSK Mercedes of the time. The resulting sporting Bentley, road registered BXB 8, befitted Rabagliati’s outstanding wartime record in the air.
Joining the Royal Flying Corps in 1914, Rabagliati downed the RFC’s first German aircraft of the war and was later awarded the Military Cross for gallantry during a perilous reconnaissance mission along with the Air Force Cross and the Légion d’honneur. A Lloyds member in peacetime, Rabagliati served in the Secret Intelligence Service MI6 in the second war, running agents in the occupied Netherlands.
Finished in dark midnight blue with grey leather, BXB 8 retains all of the important detail from the 1934 build, including superb Carl Zeiss headlamps, matching spot lamps, racing instrumentation, outside gear lever, and rear-mounted spare. A magnificent photo of the car as new in 1934 is printed in the well-known Bentley reference works by Johnny Green and Clare Hay. 
This 6½ Litre has continuous history from new and underwent a full-dress restoration for then owner Lord Laidlaw with a marque specialist in the 1980s. From there it passed into the hands of one of the most loved and respected leading lights of the BDC. Benefitting from substantial upkeep in present ownership and affectionately nicknamed “Big Blue”, she remains in excellent order and has been extensively toured in events spanning Europe, North America, New Zealand, Jordan and even the Arctic.
In sum, a sporting Bentley tailor-made for a hero of the air war destined for the secret service and supplied from the collection of a latter-day Bentley hero - surely an impressive and capable mount for her next very fortunate owner.

This advert has now been removed through sale or otherwise.
Please see the list below for similar live adverts.

Similar Adverts

1952 Bentley MK V1 Manual 4.5 ‘ big bore’ one of 1200 made with bigger engine. Finished in Tudor grey over shell grey with light grey leather piped in dark blue with grey carpets..picnic tables , rear foot stools, original 5 push button radio that’s still in working order…over all in good condition , engine just ...

86,000
14 Mar 2024
South Gloucestershire
9
Picture of 1929 Bentley 6.5 L Sedanca De Ville - For Sale

H.J. Mulliner designed, first displayed as the 1929 Olympia Motor Show Car Continuous history of custodians who prized originality including 20 years with The President of the Bentley Drivers’ Club of Australia  Extensive history file full of invoices from marque specialists Elmdown and RC Moss One of the most original ...

18 Mar 2024
Hertfordshire
Premium Dealer (see stock)

Bentley Eight 6.75L in Vermilion Red with Parchment leather with red piping. This lovely car was owned by my father who unfortunately passed away 2 years ago, he purchased this car in 2013 from a private collector and my father kept it alongside his other classic cars. I have driven it on many occasions alongside ...

72,000
19 Mar 2024
Lancashire
Private

2 YEAR PLUS FULL BODY,CHASSIS UP RESTORATION beautiful colour scheme inside and out , all mechanical work and engine overhaul was carried out by Mark Taylor rolls and Bentley specialists , bare metal respray including engine bay area and sunshine roof , new tyres , full tools , and mint original plug in Torch, ...

61,000
22 Mar 2024
Sussex
Private
9
Picture of 1929 Bentley 6.5 L Sedanca De Ville - For Sale

H.J. Mulliner designed, first displayed as the 1929 Olympia Motor Show Car Continuous history of custodians who prized originality including 20 years with The President of the Bentley Drivers’ Club of Australia  Extensive history file full of invoices from marque specialists Elmdown and RC Moss One of the most original ...

10 Mar 2024
Merseyside
Premium Dealer (see stock)

Bentley Turbo R finished in Brooklands Green with Parchment hide piped in green with green top roll. Supplied by Jack Barclay, London. 2 Keys, Leather handbook, service book etc in leather wallet. Advisory Free Current Mot. This car had a period of not being in use until I bought it in April 2022, since then it ...

93,000
29 Feb 2024
Warwickshire
Private

Bentley Speed 8 by Racing Green Engineering Ltd. First registered in the UK on the 28th April 1949. B81 6516cc Straight 8. Nice specification including Flying B radiator mascot, turned aluminium dashboard, lightened flywheel and clutch assembly, FIA passport, black connolly hide, polished aluminium bukhead, full weathergear ...

7,000
20 Feb 2024
Gloucestershire
Private

*ENGLISH* Collector's Condition! The Bentley is in a very good condition both technically and visually. The car was restored 25 years ago. Currently, the car has Swedish papers. Ready to drive, just get in and go. The following was done during the last service recently: - New tires - Engine oil change - Transmission ...

21,129
15 Feb 2024
Austria
Private

Beautiful Bentley S-3. Part of a private collection. Fully functional. Restored 14 years ago. Compatibility of components confirmed by documents from RREC England. More Photos and videos on WhatsApp.<br><br>

85,000
5 Feb 2024
Poland
Private

Bargain. Exquisite late series S1 Continental bodied by James Young. The most elegant coachbuilt style in a Million dollar colour, Low mileage with excellent provenance in RR Pewter. 1,000 picture comprehensive restoration. Rolls electric windows, Fabulous infotainment system incorporated in 50’s style Radio with 4 ...

32,000
5 Feb 2024
Worcestershire
Private

Rare Bentley S1 (one of 169 unit produced in LHD) with power steering wheel on the left and speedometer in km all renovated in 2020 original leather, woodwork, carpets, mechanics, rear axle and brakes restored. Automatic gearbox (4 speeds), engine 4,9 liters / 6 cylinders, I have all maintenance invoices since 1975. ...

88,000
9 Feb 2024
Switzerland
Private

This Bentley Turbo RT at 38992 miles must be one of the lowest mileage examples in the country, having covered on average a little over 1400 chauffer driven miles per year. It was first registered on the 16/10/1997 and has been with the current owner from new. The condition is immaculate inside and out, having been garaged ...

38,992
27 Feb 2024
Oxfordshire
Private

Bentley 6 ½ Litre 4-seater tourer, year 1926. Chassis number WK2661, engine number FR263X. UK registration YR197X. Colour blue combined with a mouse grey leather interior and mouse grey carpet. Black hood and black mohair tonneau cover. In November 1926, this majestic Bentley 6 ½ Litre with chassis WK2661 was supplied ...

27 Feb 2024
Netherlands