Lot details
Registration No: 886 PBP
Chassis No: B252FV
Mot Expiry: Exempt

- Extensively restored by its previous and current keepers and a cut above most examples on the market

- Supplied new via Jack Barclay Ltd to Eric Low Beer Esq of Norton Priory, Selsey

- Large history file, RREC copy build records, numerous invoices, tool kit

- Matching chassis and engine numbers, DVLA ownership trace, sunroof

Introduced in 1946, the MKVI was Bentley's first post-war model. 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 but stylish 'standard steel saloon' coachwork, the MKVI quickly developed a reputation for being a refined yet responsive drive.

Supplied new by Jack Barclay Ltd of 12-13 St George St, Hanover Square, London W1 to Eric Low Beer Esq. of Norton Priory, near Selsey, Sussex on 24th October 1949, chassis B252FV is known to have subsequently passed through the hands of G.L. Saunders Esq. of Bentley Heath, Knowle, Warwickshire, Messrs Clayton Cars Ltd of 32 Bruton Place, London W1, Chances Pitch Garage of Colwall, Malvern, Kenneth Watson Esq. of The Manor House, Twigworth, Gloucester, Hodson Pearson Tilley Esq. of Cheltenham and Roger Stevens Esq. of Cheltenham before entering the current ownership during July 2008. Treated to an extensive, `bare metal' restoration by Mr Stevens which was sadly curtailed by ill health, the Bentley has since benefited from attention to its brightwork, seat bases, carburettors, sunroof, gearbox mount, brake servo, door panels, draught excluders, headlining, boot carpet, seatbelts, speedometer, leather spring gaiters, shock absorbers, spring shackles, back axle mounts, door locks, steering column gaiter, pedal rubbers, engine gaskets, ignition system, master cylinder, anti-roll bar and fuel pump etc. Maintained in-house by the vendor's mechanics, the four-seater rides on Michelin tyres and was fitted with a new clutch during November 2017. Pleasingly retaining its original engine (B126F) and body (2737), `886 PBP' is a cut above most available MKVIs. Worthy of close inspection it is accompanied by a box history file including numerous invoices and copy RREC chassis cards.