Lot details Registration No: T.B.A. Chassis No: B63DZ Mot Expiry: Exempt
Introduced in 1946, the MKVI was Bentley's first post-WW2 model. Aimed at the emerging 'owner-driver' luxury car market, it 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 (later 4566cc) overhead inlet/side exhaust straight-six engine mated to four-speed manual transmission. Suspension was independent by coil springs at the front and by leaf springs at the rear. Braking was by mechanically-assisted drums all-round. As with its forebears, a central lubrication system allowed oil to be applied to the moving parts of the suspension via a central reservoir. Unfortunately, the variable quality of steel available in the post-WW2 period meant that the MKVI's Standard Steel Saloon coachwork rarely lasted as long as Crewe had intended, and by the mid-1960s there were a good number of mechanically strong but cosmetically untidy cars running around. Dating from that time onwards, the tradition of building Bentley MKVI-based Specials is long and proud.
Based on a 4.25-litre drophead coupe which was damaged by fire in 1957, this Bentley special was created out of its remains for use as a fast road car. A 2+2 capable of cruising at 70-80 mph for extended periods, its adaptability encompasses a 3rd in class finish in the gruelling Monte Carlo Winter Challenge and of being the transport of choice for a number of brides not wishing to arrive late for their big day! Finished in green and described by the vendor as being "totally reliable and a wonderful driving experience" the car is fitted with "new Blockley tyres" and benefits from a recent "full service following a 450 mile trip".
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