£25,942
1949 Bentley Mark VI Saloon Coupe by James Young
Bring A Trailer • US • 27 Apr 2024
Market Position:
Upper Mid-Market
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£25,942
1949 Bentley Mark VI Saloon Coupe by James Young
US • 27 Apr 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a right-hand-drive 1949 Bentley Mark VI Saloon Coupe, one of only twelve coachbuilt by James Young Ltd. It features a replacement 4.25-liter inline-six engine, a four-speed manual transmission, and a tan leather interior. It has some cosmetic issues and an inoperative horn but includes service records and historic documentation.
Condition
6
The car appears to be in good condition overall, with some wear and tear typical for its age. The seller mentions paint touch-ups and some cosmetic issues, but also highlights recent maintenance and replacement of parts. The interior has been re-trimmed, which suggests attention to detail, but the inoperative horn and corrosion underneath indicate areas that could need further attention.
/ 10
31,000 miles
B491EW
RHD
United States
Manual
49-K411
1949
Auction
£25,942
1949 Bentley Mark VI Saloon Coupe by James Young
Bring A Trailer • US • 27 Apr 2024
Market Position:
Upper Mid-Market
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Description
TMU Replacement 4.25-Liter F-Head Inline-Six Four-Speed Manual Transmission Gray Paint Tan Upholstery w/Maroon Piping 16" Steel Wheels Dual SU Carburetors James Young Aluminum Body Centrally-Mounted Driving Light Trafficators & Retrofitted Trun Signals Rear-Hinged Doors Rear Picnic Tables Dashboard-Mounted AM Radio Historic Documentation This 1949 Bentley Mark VI is a right-hand-drive two-door saloon coupe that was coachbuilt by James Young Ltd of Bromley, England, and it was sold new by Frank Dale Limited of London, England.
The car was registered in Germany before it was imported to the US and relocated to California in 1978, and it was acquired by the seller in 2022.
Subsequent work included overhauling the brake system and replacing the tires.
Finished in gray over replacement tan upholstery, the car is powered by a replacement 4.25-liter F-head inline-six linked to a four-speed manual transmission.
Additional features include aluminum bodywork, 16″ steel wheels with polished c...
Price Analysis vs Other Mk VI James Youngs
£23,625
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£25,694
Median Price (Since 2020)
£37,740
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