Not Sold
1947 Bentley Mk. VI Special Roadster by Mallalieu Sold
Historics • UK • 20 Jul 2024
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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1947 Bentley Mk. VI Special Roadster by Mallalieu Sold
UK • 20 Jul 2024 • Lot 237
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1947 Bentley Mk. VI Special Roadster, with a hand-crafted Mallalieu body, boasts a fascinating history, including a rebuild in the 1970s. Recent restoration work ensures it is in excellent condition, complemented by a comprehensive service history and ULEZ exemption, making it a desirable classic.
Condition
8
The car has been restored to its original 1980s splendor, with over £18,000 spent on improvements. It has a comprehensive service history and is ULEZ exempt. The description highlights the quality of materials and craftsmanship, suggesting well-maintained condition.
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12,511 miles
WXO 553
1947
Auction
B261NY
RHD
United Kingdom
Not Sold
1947 Bentley Mk. VI Special Roadster by Mallalieu Sold
Historics • UK • 20 Jul 2024
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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Description
Year: 1947 Make: Bentley Model: Mk.
VI Special by Mallalieu Registration: WXO 553
Chassis No: B261NY
Engine No: B28D Mileage: 12,511 •: Hand-crafted aluminum Malilieu bodywork •: Fascinating history To make an offer on this lot please email [Email] During the late 60s and early 70s, many considered creating attractive new touring bodies as opposed to investing in the restoration of a standard steel sports saloon which made more financial and practical sense.
Derry F.
Mallalieu decided to build his first Bentley Special whilst living in Connecticut, USA and based on a Bentley Mk.
VI, before moving operations back to the UK.
Adopting the leisurely, unhurried methods of traditional coach building, work proceeded at his base in Wootton near Abingdon.
The handcrafted body was a composition of carefully formed panels; a beautifully finished product which was then married to the chassis of a Bentley Mk.
VI whose original coachwork had simply been scrapped.
Frame and engine as well a...
Price Analysis vs Other Mk VI Mallalieus
£28,687
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£28,687
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£28,687
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 7th Nov 2020
Latest MOT mileage:
12,046 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 7th May 2019, 12,046 miles
Passed
On 2nd May 2018, 11,772 miles
Passed
On 8th May 2017, 11,396 miles
Passed
On 8th May 2017, 4,853 miles
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