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1952 Bentley MkVI 4.5ltr
United Kingdom • 11 Aug 2026 • Lot 5189
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AI Listing Summary
This 1952 Bentley MkVI 4.5ltr is a final-year model, finished in a striking Garnet over Smoked Silver two-tone with a tan leather interior. While it boasts significant history and has undergone restoration, there are noted cosmetic flaws on the paintwork and interior wear, along with some mechanical issues requiring attention.
Condition
7
The car has some paint imperfections including cracking on the bonnet and wings, flaking paint on the rear light surround, and rust on the lower edge of the offside rear spat and the rear of the nearside sill. The interior shows wear with cracked leather on the rear seat backrest, a loose seam, and threadbare boot carpet. Mechanically, there's a leaking offside front damper and a fracture in the nearside rear brake expander.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
B280PV
Odometer:
26,861 miles
Reg Number:
PHT232
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Finished in Garnet over Smoked Silver and rebuilt at the turn of the century, this 1952 Bentley MKVI further benefits from a tan leather interior and the late 4½ litre big-bore, full-flow oil system that exhales through a twin exhaust system.
The seller bought it from Terrence Morley, a friend of the business as well as being one of the most respected figures in the world of high-end classic cars.
He was selling it on behalf of the owner who was – and we promise we aren’t making this up – completely on-brand by being a chaplain in the Royal Navy.
The seller continued to have it maintained by marque-experts Daniel Moore & Co with Nigel Sandell Ltd, who also happens to be a friend of his, taking over more recently; the Bentley world is a small place, and buying one gives you membership to one of the most exclusive – and nicest – clubs in the world.
Christened Brewster by the seller’s wife, ‘PHT 232’ is charmingly original having retained its HMV valve radio, sunroof, indicators, and ...
Points of note
£2,500
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£17,904
Median Price (Since 2020)
£286,250
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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