Bentley Mark VI Straight Eight William Arnold Special

This is a Vintage-style special built around a 1950 Bentley Mark VI chassis. It carries an original 1924 William Arnold tourer body, which was first fitted to a Bentley 3 Litre. The two were combined in 2010, with much of the work done by the marque specialist Racing Green of Llanelli. James Pearce of Sussex did the trim and hood.

Power comes from the Mark VI's 5,675cc straight-eight B80 engine, fed by four SU carburettors. The dealer says the performance, handling and gearbox are far more modern than a genuine W.O.-era car, though the open tourer body, auster screen, chicken-wire radiator grille, central spot lamp and period trumpet horns give it the look of one.

It is finished in deep maroon with black hide and black carpets, and has a cream hood. The car spent its recent years in a German collection, where it was used regularly but sparingly. The dealer sold it about eight years ago and has now taken it back. The chassis number is B94HR and the registration is FFK382. The page does not give a mileage.