Bentley Speed Six
Compare period road and works specifications and the later continuation.
What to check before buying
Ask for the original body record, chassis history and evidence of any works entries. Check which evidence attaches to the specific car.
Corsica chassis HM2861 was delivered as a private road car with updates developed for competition.
Documented auction results
If you’re deciding what to offer, start with transactions for cars of similar specification and history. Check the sale date, condition, and whether the price included buyer’s premium.
| Chassis | Date and auction | Outcome and price | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| HM2861 | Aug 2017RM Sotheby’s · Monterey 20171930 Bentley 6½-Litre Speed Six Sportsman’s Saloon by Corsica | SoldUSD 3,410,000 · Published sold price | Auction evidenceRM cites Bentley build records identifying Corsica as original coachbuilder. |
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Factory specification and chronology
- Public introduction
- 1928
Alternative names
Also recorded as 6½ Litre Speed Six.
Documented variants
| Variant | Production | Body style | Coachbuilder | Wheelbase | Factory specification | Documented examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley 6½ Litre Speed SixSpeed Six, 6½ Litre Speed Six road car | — | Coachbuilt bodywork | — | — | — | HM2861BA2592HM2855 |
| Bentley 6½ Litre Speed Six Works Racing | — | Open racing car | — | — | — | |
| Bentley Speed Six Continuation | — | Open racing car | — | — | — |