Registration No: NSU 556
Chassis No: B34HR
MOT: Exempt

• Subject to some recent recommissioning
• Offered with original green logbook
• Bentley service manual plus a collection of invoices

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.

First registered on the 5th July 1950 'NSU 556' is finished in Black over White and is complemented by a Tan leather interior. Previously subject to c.£11,300 of expenditure by a former keeper which included attention to the internal timber work, suspension refurbishment and being wax oil undersealed. In current ownership since 2020 the Bentley has benefitted from the fuel tank being removed and recoated inside, rear chrome over rider being replaced, serviced, new ignition coil, replacement of water hoses, horn re-wired and the front seats refurbished plus attention paid to the paintwork. The vendor currently grades the paintwork, bodywork, engine, gearbox and interior all as 'Good' and 'NSU 556' is offered with the current V5C document, green continuation logbook, Bentley service manual plus a collection of invoices and other sundry paperwork.

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