VBE Restorations

The new body frame, crafted in the traditional manner from laminated and glued ash.
The shape of the frame was computer generated, based on a 3D scan of an existing Le Mans body.
Starting point for this project was a 1924 3 Litre Gurney Nutting open body tourer.
The body is finished in blue trim to the order of the French customer.
VBE carried out the rewiring of the whole car.
The VBE trim department carried out a complete restoration of the interior.
VBE undertook the making up and fitting of a new wiring harness.
The transformation is complete. .
All the trim for the car, including Tonneau cover, carpets, seats and fabric covered body was completed by the VBE trim department.
Le Mans Classic 2008 gets underway
Customer is moving before other cars are in gear.
Vehicle restorations is complete.
Customer takes delivery of the car.
As darkness falls over the famous circuit 1926YP14 races on into the night.
1926YP14 at speed on the Mulsanne Straight in the 2008 Le Mans Classic. Supported by the VBE Racing Team and co-driver Richard Cresswell, the car completed over 250 trouble free racing miles against stiff competition on the famous Sarthe Circuit.
The VBE Restorations Racing Team celebrate their success in the 2008 Le Mans Classic.
Of the 18 Bentleys entered this was the highest placed fully equipped touring Bentley.
This extremely elegant vehicle attracted a lot of interest whilst both stationery and at speed!!