World War II and its various preliminary conflicts disrupted European automobile production for nearly a full decade.

When the skies and land finally calmed in 1946, cars had been out of production for so long that no one really knew what new ones should look like.

As a result, stylists and coachbuilders were willing to try basically any new idea and submitted various designs for public approval.

Kent’s James Young offered up the “New Look,” an aptly named striking, ultra-streamlined saloon on the Bentley Mark VI chassis, with fully integrated fenders, rear fender “spats,” and little excess chrome trim.

Only three two-door examples—design number C10M—were produced.

The car offered here, chassis number B495CD, was exhibited on James Young’s stand at the 1948 Earls Court Motor Show, where it caused a considerable sensation, and was also featured in many motoring magazines.

After the show, it was delivered to Ronald Strauss, a partner in the British brokerage house Strauss, Turnbull...