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1939-1941 Bentley Mark V
April 20th, 2009 / No Comments » / by admin
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.
