Highlights
- Owned by the same family for seventeen years
- Comprehensive annual servicing
- Recent full engine rebuild with new pistons and cylinder head work
- Inner sills replaced during recent years
- New electronic ignition and recent brake system overhaul
- Retrimmed seats and new carpet
The Appeal
Launched in 1946, the MK VI was to be the first post-war car from Bentley. As Britain was in the early stages of economic recovery, so it was recognised that even the well-to-do would likely lack the funds to engage a coachbuilder. Therefore the MK VI and it's Rolls-Royce sibling the Silver Dawn were the first cars to come from Crewe to feature all-steel coachwork.
This 1947 example stands out for its meticulous maintenance record during long-term current ownership, having been cherished and judiciously maintained by the same family for seventeen years.
The vendor tells us:
"The car has been stored in a dry garage through all our ownership, was used for occasional weddings and was serviced every year. Recent work included a full engine rebuild including new pistons and the head work included new valve stem oil seals etc , also a new clutch was fitted at this time.
"It drives extremely well with a smooth gear change and the engine pulls great. We have enjoyed this car for seventeen years and want it to go to a good home that it deserves."
This 1947 example stands out for its meticulous maintenance record during long-term current ownership, having been cherished and judiciously maintained by the same family for seventeen years.
The vendor tells us:
"The car has been stored in a dry garage through all our ownership, was used for occasional weddings and was serviced every year. Recent work included a full engine rebuild including new pistons and the head work included new valve stem oil seals etc , also a new clutch was fitted at this time.
"It drives extremely well with a smooth gear change and the engine pulls great. We have enjoyed this car for seventeen years and want it to go to a good home that it deserves."
The History and Paperwork
- Voluntarily submitted for MOT testing on the 9th of August 2024, passing without issue
- 78,539 miles indicated
- The vendor has owned the car since 2008
- The car has been stored in a dry garage throughout current ownership
- It was used for occasional weddings and has been serviced every year
- The registration is not included in the sale
The Condition
- Bodywork presents very well indeed, with few signs of wear considering its considerable age
- We're assured that the underside is very solid; the inner and outer sills replaced about four years ago
- Slight corrosion apparent to the steel wheels, but nothing noteworthy
- very presentable chromework with light age-commensurate patina
- Retrimmed seats and new carpet installed two years ago; all continue to look immensely smart
- Gentle wear to the upholstery visible in the photographs
- Slight delamination of the veneers in places
- All original switchgear reportedly works as it should
The Mechanics
- 4.25-litre inline-six
- Four-speed manual gearbox
- Recent work included a full engine rebuild, including new pistons and head work with new valve stem oil seals
- New electronic ignition and leads have been installed
- The brake system received a complete overhaul in recent years
- A new clutch was fitted at the time of the engine rebuild
- The vendor assures us that the car drives well with a smooth gear change
- We're informed that the engine pulls well and the car has a notable presence on the road
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