This custom 1949 Bentley Mark VI Lawrencetune Special was built by
Christopher Lawrence and noted as the final example. It is powered
by a 4.5-liter Bentley Mark VI inline-6 engine paired with a manual
transmission that has a center shift conversion with synchromesh on
second, third and top. The interior is trimmed in Connolly leather
with Wilton wool carpet and features full instrumentation,
including a tachometer and an altimeter on a period-correct
dashboard with an appropriate steering wheel. The exterior is
constructed in the traditional manner with Rexine fabric over a
hardwood frame and alloy panels. It is equipped with genuine
Marchal headlights with fender lamps and correct Lucas and Desmo
cowl, driving and taillights, along with knock-off wire wheels and
a folding white canvas top. Lawrence built approximately forty Mark
VI based Specials between 1978 and 1985, with this example
completed in 1985.
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