1950 Bentley Mark VI
No Reserve

Registration No: 6916 PP
Chassis No: B297GT
MOT: Exempt

• In the ownership of the vendor's late father since the late 1960s
• A notably original machine that has been laid up in dry storage for over 30 years
• A potential candidate for a fine 'oily-rag' machine or complete restoration

Introduced in 1946, Bentley's MKVI was the first vehicle ever offered by the company with factory-designed coachwork, and the first to be assembled in Rolls-Royce's Crewe factory rather than the old Derby premises. Aimed at the emerging 'owner-driver' luxury car market, the newcomer was closely based on the 1939 MKV (of which only fifteen were produced). Built around a massive cruciform-braced chassis with independent front suspension and a leaf-sprung 'live' rear axle, it was fitted with a freshly developed 4257cc OISE (overhead inlet side exhaust valve) straight-six engine mated to a four-speed manual gearbox. Capable of over 100mph when clad in the factory's understated 'standard steel saloon' coachwork, the MKVI quickly developed a reputation for being a refined yet responsive drive.

Evidently once a well-cared for machine, chassis B297GT was first registered on the 26^th June 1950 as ‘6916 PP’ which denotes that it was originally sold in the Surrey area. Little of the early history is currently known, but the Bentley was acquired during the late 1960’s by the late owner who is said to have used it for his wedding and at other important life events. Residing in its current location statically since at least 2006, and in another location for many years prior to that, the late owner passed away in 2023 and ownership passed to one of his daughters who has opted to consign the car to sale.

Upon inspection it was noted that the B297GT appears to be in remarkably well-preserved original condition, with much of the original interior appearing intact including the original leatherwork and veneer. Unfortunately, moths have ravaged the original wool, but luckily, they do not eat metalwork and therefore the bodywork appears to have remained well preserved due to the conditions in which it has been stored. The engine also appears intact and is said to turn-over by the vendor with the crank handle.

Now offered without reserve and presenting a dilemma for any would-be purchaser as to whether to preserve its years of patination or restore it back to its former glory, the Bentley is offered with a current UK V5C, owners handbook and a handful of old MoT test certificates and tax discs.

PLEASE NOTE: The registration number '6916 PP' was first issued in Buckinghamshire and not Surrey as previously stated.

For more information, please contact:
Lucas Gomersall
lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk
07484 082430