1949 Bentley MkVI Saloon
In current ownership since 1968

Registration No: KUC 736
Chassis No: B470EY
MOT: Exempt

• In the ownership of the late vendor for some fifty-four years
• Only five private keepers from new
• Serviced annually by the late vendor, who was a well-regarded engineer in Rolls-Royce Nuclear
• Supplied with the original 'Buff' style logbook

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.

Manufactured in 1949, the MkVI offered was registered new as ‘KUC 736’ to Jack Barclay Ltd of W1 London before being supplied through ‘Bentley Special Retailers’ P. J. Evans Ltd. of Birmingham to the first private keeper, a C. J. Mackay Esq of Edgbaston. Finished in complementary two-tone Silver Grey over Midnight Blue paintwork, with Tan interior upholstery, the Bentley was purchased by the late vendor in 1968 from the fourth private keeper, equating to a mere five private owners from new. Fitted with the four-speed manual transmission, the MkVI displays a recorded mileage of just 46,004 miles at the time of consignment, the Bentley ran well through our photography session. Serviced annually by the late vendor, who was a well-regarded engineer in Rolls-Royce’s Nuclear department, ‘KUC 736’ is offered with the original service handbook, RF60 ‘Buff’-style logbook, and a current V5C document, the Bentley is rated as ‘good’ throughout.

For more information, please contact:
Paul Cheetham
paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk
07538 667452