£25,446 (Est: £29,884 - £44,827)
1948 Bentley Mark VI Saloon Coupe by James Young
RM Sotheby's • US • 8 Oct 2026
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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£25,446 (Est: £29,884 - £44,827)
1948 Bentley Mark VI Saloon Coupe by James Young
US • 8 Oct 2026 • Lot 343
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1948 Bentley Mark VI Saloon Coupe by James Young is a rare find, with only 53 built. It features its numbers-matching engine and a history of museum display, making it a compelling classic for collectors seeking a project with significant provenance.
Condition
7
The car has had an older restoration and offers an excellent foundation for recommissioning, indicating it's in very good condition but not perfect. It requires some work to bring it to its full potential.
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Manual
MPF 3
1948
Auction
B271BG
RHD
United States
£25,446 (Est: £29,884 - £44,827)
1948 Bentley Mark VI Saloon Coupe by James Young
RM Sotheby's • US • 8 Oct 2026
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Description
One of just 53 examples built to James Young's elegant C10 Saloon Coupe design Retains numbers-matching engine, according to factory build sheet copy on file
Originally delivered to winery executive Major Richard C.
Bett Formerly displayed at the San Diego Automotive Museum Older restoration offering an excellent foundation for sympathetic recommissioning
Price Analysis vs Other Mk VI James Youngs
£23,625
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£25,694
Median Price (Since 2020)
£37,740
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Rare Sale
This vehicle comes to market rarely. In auction records we've only seen 10 sold before
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