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24-Years-Owned 1949 Bentley Mark VI Drophead Coupe by Hooper
Bring A Trailer • US • 29 Oct 2023
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24-Years-Owned 1949 Bentley Mark VI Drophead Coupe by Hooper
US • 29 Oct 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1949 Bentley Mark VI Drophead Coupe, a right-hand-drive model with coachwork by Hooper & Co., has been under current ownership since 1999. It features a two-tone green exterior, dark green leather upholstery, and a 4.25-liter inline-six engine, though it shows signs of cosmetic wear and some mechanical needs.
Condition
5
The car presents with faded paint and brightwork, paint chips and scratches, and blemishes on the walnut trim. The driver’s seat is worn, and there is a scratch on the right-rear seat base. Rust is present on the underside components. However, the engine was overhauled in 2004, and the master cylinder and wheel cylinders were rebuilt in May 2021.
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72,000 miles
B407DZ
RHD
United States
Manual
BENTLEY
1949
Auction
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24-Years-Owned 1949 Bentley Mark VI Drophead Coupe by Hooper
Bring A Trailer • US • 29 Oct 2023
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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Description
4.25-Liter Inline-Six Four-Speed Manual Transmission Two-Tone Green Paint Dark Green Leather Upholstery Hooper & Co. Drophead Coupe Coachwork Black Soft Top 16" Steel Wheels w/Bright Covers Driving Lights Trafficators Landau Bars Roll-Up Sun Visors Dual SU Carburetors Service Records Bentley Handbook Hooper & Co. Correspondence This 1949 Bentley Mark VI is a right-hand-drive drophead coupe that features coachwork by Hooper & Co. of London, England, and is said to be one of three drawing number “8100” examples produced by the coachbuilder.
Following two previous owners in the UK, the car was imported to the US circa 1979 and was reportedly acquired by the current owner in 1999.
The body is finished in two-tone green over dark green leather upholstery, and power is provided by a 4.25-liter inline-six linked with a four-speed manual transmission.
Features include a black soft top, 16″ steel wheels with bright covers, driving lights, trafficators, landau bars, roll-up sun visors, and du...
Price Analysis vs Other Mk VI Hoopers
£15,750
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£63,559
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£103,600
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