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£15,000

Offline Auction

1950 Bentley Mark VI For Sale by Auction

  • Right Hand Drive
  • 1950
  • LGC846
  • Silver
  • Dealer
  • GB
    United Kingdom

Description

Imperial War Museum | Duxford, Cambridgeshire

Viewing: Tues 8th April from 12pm
Auction: Wed 9th April from 9am
Location: IWM Duxford Airfield, Cambridge CB22 4QR

1950 Bentley Mark VI

Estimate
£15, 000 - £18, 000

Registration No: LGC 846
Chassis No: B25GT
MOT: Exempt

Known ownership since new
Offered with an extensive history file that recites much recent expenditure
Subject to a clutch replacement and ignition system work in preparation for sale
Introduced in 1946, Bentley's MKVI was the first vehicle ever offered by the company with factory-designed coachwork, and the first to be assembled in Rolls-Royce's Crewe factory rather than the old Derby premises. Aimed at the emerging 'owner-driver' luxury car market, the newcomer was closely based on the 1939 MKV (of which only fifteen were produced). Built around a massive cruciform-braced chassis with independent front suspension and a leaf-sprung 'live' rear axle, it was fitted with a freshly developed 4257cc OISE (overhead inlet side exhaust valve) straight-six engine mated to a four-speed manual gearbox. Capable of over 100mph when clad in the factory's understated 'standard steel saloon' coachwork, the MKVI quickly developed a reputation for being a refined yet responsive drive.

More information to follow.

** Bidding will take place live at the venue, online via our H&H website, by telephone and commission - T&Cs apply**

Parking and entry into the auction is free for auction attendees with a catalogue, available at the door.
Catalogues can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people).

Vehicle location

Cinnamon Park, Cinnamon House, Fearnhead, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 4SN, United Kingdom
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Advert Details

Category:
Classic Cars
Reference number:
C1849940
Listed on:
14/03/2025
Make:
Bentley
Model:
Mark VI
Year:
1950
Colour:
Silver
Seller type:
Auctioneer

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