7th Jul, 2021 13:00

The Pavilion Gardens Buxton

 
  Lot 40
 

1951 Bentley MKVI Saloon
Current ownership since 2000

Sold for £27,000

(including buyers premium)


Lot details

Registration No: PRB 745
Chassis No: B395LH
MOT: Exempt

  • Finished in Shell over Tudor Grey and matched to Red leather interior
  • Current ownership since 2000
  • Subject to a previous engine and gearbox overhaul
  • Offered with Brown logbook, chassis card records plus a collection of old MOT's

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. Finished in Shell over Tudor Grey matched to a Red leather interior ‘PRB745’ was supplied new by Kennings Ltd of Clay Cross, Derbyshire where it has always remained in the same area and is the 4th from last small-bore example made. Having been in current ownership since 2000 and displaying a credible but unwarranted 71,266 miles ‘PRB745’ is offered with Brown logbook, handbook, chassis card records, tool kit plus a collection of old MOT certificates. Previously subject to an engine and gearbox overhaul by the vendor and fitted with an S/S exhaust the vendor informs us it is a ‘Very’ solid example and currently grades the engine, transmission, interior, electrical equipment and bodywork as Very Good’ with the paintwork as ‘Good’.

Vendor Condition Ratings:

Bodywork: 'Very Good'
Engine: 'Very Good'
Electrical Equipment: 'Very Good'
Paintwork: 'Good'
Gearbox: 'Very Good'
Interior Trim: 'Very Good'

H&H are indebted to the vendor for the following description:-

The car has been with the current owner for over 20 years and much work has been done in this time. The car has the original green logbook and also a copy of the chassis build card. The body had been restored prior to the current owner purchasing the car. It had all new sills, new boot floor and a new spare wheel door.

The work done in the current ownership includes:

  • Rebuilt engine, Pistons are +20 and crankshaft is 10 thou under size. New valve guides, etc.
  • Full stainless steel exhaust,
  • Gearbox has been overhauled and now has the W1 washer mod.
  • A new clutch was fitted when the gearbox over-hauled.
  • The differential has been checked over and new seals fitted.
  • The braking system has had all master and wheel cylinders sleeved in stainless.
  • The radiator shell, slats, horn grills, front bumpers and over-riders, windscreen frame, body side waist trims all new chrome. The car was resprayed approximately 10 years ago and is in good condition.
  • The interior is in very good condition.
  • Fitted with front inertia seatbelts.
  • The car is fitted 650 R16 radial tyres.

The car has a handbook and it has all the under bonnet and boot tools. The small tool tray is almost complete with original tools (two missing).

For more information, please contact:
James McWilliam
james.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk
07943 584760

 

All successful bids must be paid in full by midday the day after the auction at the latest.

You can collect your new pride and joy from our venue until 1pm the day following the sale or our partners are on hand to help arrange safe transportation:

               

Auction: The Pavilion Gardens Buxton, 7th Jul, 2021

AUCTION VENUE
The Pavilion Gardens
St John's Road
Buxton
Derbyshire
SK17 6BE

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AUCTION VIEWING
Tuesday 6th July 2021 from 12pm to 6pm
Wednesday 7th July 2021 from 9am

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