1927 Bentley 6½-Litre Standard Six

Bentley enthusiast based in Berkeley Square; this was reportedly his third Bentley. The car was delivered with a Gurney Nutting Weymann saloon body and was extensively serviced within its first year after covering over 21,000 miles.

Resident of Wimbledon Common, London. Was involved in a collision in May 1932 requiring chassis, radiator, and steering repairs; the car was subsequently rebodied by T.H. Gill and Son and fitted with an upgraded engine configuration, all documented by Bentley Motors Service records.

Multiple owners held the car across several decades; a thorough restoration was carried out at Scott Moncrieff during this period.

Joined this owner's collection following the Scott Moncrieff restoration; the car was regularly used on tours and events, benefiting from a discreetly installed overdrive unit.

Displayed on the Gurney Nutting stand as their show car; awarded first place in the novelty and fabric-covered body category by the Institute of British Carriage and Automobile Manufacturers.

Extensive factory servicing within the first year of ownership, covering decarbonisation, replacement connecting rods, a new carburetor type, and various other components, carried out after the car had covered over 21,000 miles.

Work undertaken under Bentley Motors guarantee.

Accident damage to the chassis frame, radiator, and steering components was rectified at the Bentley factory following a collision in May 1932.

Car was tested and certified correct by Bentley before being returned to its owner.

Original Gurney Nutting Weymann saloon replaced with a new four-door all-weather tourer body featuring Lucas P100 headlamps, Lucas sidelights, and wheel discs.

Coachwork carried out at T.H. Gill & Son of Paddington, London, on behalf of H.C. Hunter.

Engine upgraded with a Speed Six multi-port inlet manifold and twin SU HVG5 carburetors, replacing the earlier induction setup.

Upgrade documented in Bentley Motors Service records.

Engine replaced, overhauled, and renumbered by Bentley Motors Service, with full documentation recording the reasons for the work.

Carried out approximately a year after the initial first-year servicing; covered under Bentley Motors guarantee.

Comprehensive restoration completed at Scott Moncrieff prior to the car entering a private collection in the mid-2000s.

An overdrive unit was fitted discreetly to improve the car's suitability for long-distance touring.

Timing of this modification is not specified in the source.