£52,900
366 — 1949 Bentley MkVI 4¼-Litre Countryman Shooting Brake Coachwork by Harold Radford Registration no. KLO 865 Chassis no. B441DZ Engine no. B470D
Bonhams • UK • 28 Apr 2014
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Rare Sale
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£52,900
366 — 1949 Bentley MkVI 4¼-Litre Countryman Shooting Brake Coachwork by Harold Radford Registration no. KLO 865 Chassis no. B441DZ Engine no. B470D
UK • 28 Apr 2014
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a 1949 Bentley MkVI Countryman Shooting Brake with coachwork by Harold Radford. It features a 4.257cc six-cylinder engine, woodie-style shooting brake coachwork, and a unique history including ownership by C P Bertioli, Fuller's Ltd, and Jean-Charles Moriniere. Recently imported from the USA after being stored for approximately four years and now requires recommissioning.
Condition
6
The car is described as an older restoration that has been meticulously maintained. It has been in professional storage and is running well but will need re-commissioning after inactivity. The woodwork was refinished in 2005. The listing notes some mechanical issues and the need for recommissioning, the car is likely in good, but not excellent condition.
/ 10
21,000 miles (via 2015 MOT)
KLO 865
1949
Auction
B441DZ
RHD
United Kingdom
£52,900
366 — 1949 Bentley MkVI 4¼-Litre Countryman Shooting Brake Coachwork by Harold Radford Registration no. KLO 865 Chassis no. B441DZ Engine no. B470D
Bonhams • UK • 28 Apr 2014
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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Description
'Perhaps the outstanding thought from extensive driving of the Bentley Mk
VI built by the world's premier car manufacturers, Rolls-Royce, is that it has no single predominant feature but gains its unique position from a combination of superbly matched qualities that raise it above the level of other cars.' - The Autocar magazine, April 1950.
Although Rolls-Royce retained a separate chassis for its immediately post-war models, the company broke with the coachbuilt tradition by introducing standard bodywork.
The 'standard steel' body was available at first only on the Mk
VI Bentley - the equivalent Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn not arriving until 1949 - though customers could still opt for a coachbuilt alternative if they so desired.
Other notable features were independent front suspension and hydraulic front brakes, while powering the range was a new 4,257cc (later 4,566cc) six-cylinder engine featuring inlet-over-exhaust valve gear.
Delivered on 5th July 1949, this Mk
VI features wood...
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 15th Jul 2016
Latest MOT mileage:
21,000 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 16th Jul 2015, 21,000 miles
Passed
On 24th Nov 2010, 21,010 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
- Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
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