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1939-1941 Bentley Mark V

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The Mark V was Rolls-Royce’s second Bentley model. Released in 1939, it had much in common to Rolls’ models, including a new-generation straight-6 engine. The engine displaced 4.3 L (4257 cc/259 in³) with a 3.5 in (88.9 mm) bore and 4.5 in (114.3 mm) stroke.

A lightweight and aerodynamic Corniche model was planned, but the outbreak of World War II halted production with just a single example completed. This car had a body designed by Georges Paulin and built by Pourtout of Paris. It is currently being restored by the Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust in Derby.

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One Response to “1939-1941 Bentley Mark V”

Stewart Wilkie February 27th, 2011 at 5:39 am

I have 2 MK V’s. B-24-AW the only private car sold during WW2 and B-34-AW the last MKV chassis to be made at Derby. I also have the original Corniche engine that is mounted on a plinth and was to be shown at the 1939 motorshow and the MKV mascot which was designed by Paulin

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