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1952 Bentley MkVI 4½ Litre Drophead Coupe 1 of just 57 cars bodied by Park Ward to their Design Nr. 99
United Kingdom • 13 Mar 2024
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AI Listing Summary
This 1952 Bentley MkVI is one of 57 drophead coupes bodied by Park Ward. It was restored in the 1990s and is mechanically sound, but cosmetically showing its age. It presents a good opportunity for improvement.
Condition
6
The car was restored in the 1990s and presents well, but has some patina internally and externally. It is mechanically sound but may require improvements to reach its full potential value.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
B455NY
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
OTO 620
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Introduced in 1946, the MkVI was Bentley's first post-war model.
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.
The availability of the so-called 'Big Bore' 4566cc powerplant from late 1951 onwards brought a welcome increase in flexibility and acceleration.
However, despite the excellence of the 'basic' car, there remained a core of marque enthusiasts who found its styling too anonymous.
Known for the quality and elegance of its renderings, Park Ward cl...
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£51,008
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£77,214
Median Price (Since 2020)
£98,333
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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