Sold | 1952 Bentley Mk. VI Four-Door Lightweight Saloon by H. J. Mulliner

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1952 Bentley Mk. VI Four-Door Lightweight Saloon by H. J. Mulliner – Entered from the Alyth Collection

United Kingdom • 18 Mar 2026 • Lot 107

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1952 Bentley Mk. VI, one of only 41 bodied by H.J. Mulliner to this design, requires complete restoration after decades in storage. While the metalwork is largely intact and some parts are included, the car's decayed condition and lack of paperwork will likely temper enthusiasm despite its rarity.

Condition

3

The car is described as being in a 'somewhat decayed condition' and 'in need of extensive restoration'. While the metalwork is not severely deteriorated, parts have been removed, and there is no paperwork. This suggests significant cosmetic and potentially mechanical work is needed, corresponding to a 'Below Average' condition.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

B287MB

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

BGR 981

RHD/LHD:

[RHD/LHD]

Introduced in 1946, Bentley's Mk.

VI was the first vehicle ever offered by the company with factory-designed coachwork, and the first to be assembled in Rolls-Royce's Crewe factory rather than the old Derby premises.

Aimed at the emerging 'owner-driver' luxury car market, the newcomer was closely based on the 1939 Mk.

V (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 4,257cc 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 Mk.

VI quickly developed a reputation for being a refined yet responsive drive.

Maintaining a very regal silhouette in spite of its somewhat decayed condition, this rare coachbuilt Mk.

VI will make a very worthwhile project for an enthusiastic restorer.

Equipped w...