1950 Bentley Mk VI Convertible coachwork by Park Ward

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Description

The policy of rationalisation begun in the late 1930s continued at Rolls-Royce after the war with the introduction of standard bodywork on the Mark VI Bentley. Rolls-Royce’s first post-WW2 product, the Mark VI was introduced in 1946, a year ahead of the Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith.

Although mechanically similar to the Mark VI, the latter was exclusively a coachbuilt car, the first ‘standard steel’ Rolls-Royce, the Silver Dawn, not appearing until 1949. A separate chassis was retained, the same basic design being built in three different wheelbase lengths, that of the Mark VI (and Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn) measuring 10’ exactly. Notable features were independent front suspension and hydraulic front brakes.

Powering the range was a new 4,257cc six-cylinder engine featuring ‘F head’ (inlet-over-exhaust) valve gear that permitted the use of larger valves than the pre-war overhead-valve unit with a consequent improvement in gas flow.

As a concession to the marque’s sporting pedigree, the Bentley version was equipped with twin SU carburettors, the Rolls making do with a single Stromberg. The Mark VI was a 90mph car while its interior was typically well appointed, boasting leather upholstery and walnut dashboard and door cappings, while the right-hand manual gear change was a characteristically pre-war inheritance.

ESTIMATE £65,000- £75,000

Auction	Blenheim Palace July 2017
Auction Date	N/A
Day of Auction	N/A

lot details

Lot Number	173
Registration Number	EU Taxes Paid
Chassis Number	B425FU
Year	1950
Make	Bentley
Model	Mk VI Convertible

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