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1948 Bentley MKVI
Highlights
- One of only two ever made to this specification
- Featured in numerous films including "A Handful of Dust," "Poirot," and "Miss Marple"
- Only 67,393 miles, reportedly with a proven history
- Hooper coachbuilt aluminium lightweight body
- Built to the first owner's specifications, documented in HOOPERS original bill sheets
The Appeal
The first post-war car from Bentley was always going to attract a lot of discerning glances. It was an expensive car considering the many motions Crewe had gone under to save some cash, with a standardised steel body used by the majority of them. Sadly, the metal provisions in a post-war Britain weren't exactly of a high order, and while the car became the most successful to date, they've become vanishingly rare.
This car, thanks to the owner's exacting specifications, had a much better shot at life out of the gate. With a Hooper's all-aluminium body, it not only resisted corrosion, but proved far lighter, which made for all manner of extra features. Check out that 'Moon Roof' and the rather quirky R100 headlights!
The car has since - in numerous guises - been seen in films and TV productions ranging from A Handful of Dust, Poirot, and Miss Marple, albeit in a different livery. That rather illustrious television and film history only extends an already fascinating provenance, backed as it is by plenty of paperwork. The car is so significant to the surviving Bentley Mark VIs that it's also photographed in Johnnie Green's illustrious Bentley - Fifty Years of the Marque - which is often heralded as one of the most significant enthusiast works on the brand in its history.
Boasting original, proven mileage, the car's original body, chassis, and engine, and a very beguiling two-tone blue livery, this vehicle is a bona fide once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. You don't want to miss this one!
History and Paperwork
- Built in 1948
- Built to the first owner, Henry Alexis Codak's specifications, all listed in Hooper's original bill sheets
- Only 2 ever made to this specification
- The DVLA records five previous keepers
- First owned by Henry Alexis Chodak, who specified the car and was from an old 'White Russian' lineage
- Second owner was well-reputed engineer, Roland Eveleigh Holloway
- In current ownership since 2019
- Body No 8139
- Chassis No B288CF
- Engine No B144c, all matching numbers
- Only 67,393 miles from new, reportedly with a full history
- Featured with photos in Johnnie Green's book, Bentley - Fifty Years of the Marque
- Appeared between 1997-2008 in many films including A Handful of Dust, Poirot, and Miss Marple
- MOT exempt
- A signed copy of the book "The sound of Turquoise" comes with the car
The Condition
- Lightweight aluminium body, built by Hooper
- Finished in a deep blue over cobalt blue, all in fine condition
- Features Iconic P100 headlights and a unique moon roof
- No sign of any dents or dings
- Colour-matched wheels in good order
- Underside looks remarkably clean and solid
- All original with light patina to the front seats
- Wooden veneers are nicely presented with light wear
- All instruments appear clean and legible
- Lambswool over rugs throughout
The Mechanics
- 4.3-Litre six-cylinder engine
- 4-speed manual transmission
- The vendor reports that the car has had many new parts in recent years
- We understand it's in excellent running order
- The car reportedly wants for nothing and is a very reliable runner.
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