£7,875
1948 Bentley Mk VI Saloon
United Kingdom • 29 Apr 2026 • Lot 86
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1948 Bentley Mk VI Saloon is a no reserve auction car, described as a 'dry stored barn find restoration project.' It's thought to be largely complete and unmolested, with the engine reportedly turning over.
Condition
3
This 1948 Bentley Mk VI is a 'dry stored barn find restoration project' which indicates it needs substantial reconditioning. The presence of brown leather also indicates potential interior wear.
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Manual
Transmission:
B472CF
Chassis No:
Odometer:
81,766 miles
KMA 472
Reg Number:
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.
This long-term, dry stored barn find restoration project is thought to be largely complete and unmolested.
Finished in brown over gold with brown leather and displaying a credible recorded ...
Points of note
£2,500
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£17,898
Median Price (Since 2020)
£286,250
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Invalid
Test Failed on Jul 09 2008
Latest MOT Mileage
72,105 miles
Registration Date
1948-03-23
MOT History
Failed
On Jul 09 2008 with 72,105 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Passed
On Jul 09 2008 with 72,105 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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