Bentley mk vi mulliner book

At least three of the 5 cars are thought to still in existence. Please contact arwel richards at the office via the number above to book an appointment. Bentley mkvi hj mulliner coupe 1949 classic test article. Are you trying to find 1947 bentley mk vi hj mulliner values. The motor manufacturers of great britain were served a. Mulliner to those wanting something sleeker and more stylish than bentley s standard steel saloon. There are 7 classic bentley mark vis for sale today on. A very individually designed sports saloon on a very early mk vi chassis. Specifications listing with the performance factory data and professcars estimation, including acceleration times 060 mph, 0100 mph, 0. This particular car is an md series, putting it among the first cars to receive the improved, more powerful 4. Mulliner, with several unique distinguishing touches. The beverly hills car club is a great first stop if youre looking to purchase a bentley mark vi. Announced in may 1946 5 and produced from 1946 to 1952 it was also both the first car from rollsroyce with allsteel coachwork and the first complete car. We have scans from bernard kings book on the bentley mark vi to show the original car details and the details of h.

Vi lightweight saloon is supplied with the german registration documents and a set of the chassis cards supplied by the rrec. All specifications, performance and fuel economy data of bentley mark vi mulliner fourdoor sports saloon 4 12 litre, edition of the year 1951 since midyear 1951 for europe north america, including acceleration times 060 mph, 0100 mph, 0100 kmh, 0200 kmh, quarter mile time, top speed, mileage and fuel economy, powertoweight ratio, dimensions, drag coefficient, etc. Ghost motors 1951 bentley mk vi aluminium mulliner. The original bespoke coachwork was created especially for roderick mcleod, who, it seems, liked to be different. Black paintwork with yellow pinstripe over tan leather with wood trim. Bentley, who founded bentley motors in 1919, to the current team of over 4,000 dedicated employees, the companys extraordinary cars have always been designed and built by exceptional people using only the finest of materials. While not a concours champion motorcar, this bentley presents very well, a tribute to its rarity and authenticity. This 1949 bentley mkvi mulliner lightweight aluminium saloon was last sold at the cca everyman classics uk warwickshire collection part 2 2020 classic car auction on sep 18, 2020. Chassis number b50md is a fascinating coachbuilt bentley mk vi, bodied by h. The team is composed of friendly and knowledgeable classic car enthusiasts who are always looking to match buyers with their perfect classic. Vi chassis, so much so, mulliner built a further 34 examples on the later rtype.

By the end of 1952 order books had shrunk and the mark vi was replaced by the rtype, featuring an extended boottrunk supported by an. The bentley mark vi is an automobile from bentley which was produced from 1946 to 1952 the mark vi 4door standard steel sports saloon was the first postwar luxury car from bentley. Mulliner lightweight saloon, b140md, was exhibited at the 1951 geneva motor show before being sold to its first owner, monsieur ervin piquerez of bassecourt, switzerland. Announced in may 1946 and produced from 1946 to 1952 it was also both the first car from rollsroyce with allsteel coachwork and the first complete car assembled and finished at their factory. For the first time ever, their new production chassis would be clothed in a factorybuilt body that would be offered in showrooms. Pyms lane was to become the longest ever serving home to the marque. Before the mark vi, bentley had made only the chassis and engines. Bentley mark vi classic cars for sale classic trader. Mulliner is one of 41 cars built to design number 7243, it was supplied new by the bristol motor company ltd, in august 1951, to w. Chassis number b161kl is one of only 6 mk vi s to be fitted. Mulliner lightweight saloon that has low mileage and has been sympathetically restored and is now ready for touring or showing. The car was ordered specifically without a sunroof and painted in royal blue.

The essentials this is a fabulous 1952 bentley mk vi h. Prior to wwii bentley did not offer factory coachwork, meaning a buyer of a new bentley would order a chassis and commission a coachwork of their liking to be fitted on their new car. Nietypowy shooting brake z nadwoziem typu woody by auburnsons of lancing. View more about this vehicles history and comps below. The car spent most of the ensuing three decades with a single owner in maryland, who used it to participate in numerous aaca, ccca, and other club events. Presented here in tudor grey over shell grey, with a grey vaumol leather interior and grey west of england cloth headlining, this bentley mk vi h. The bentley mark vi is an automobile from bentley which was produced from 1946 to 1952. Mulliner lightweight saloon that has low mileage and has been sympathetically restored and is now ready for touri. The only reason to buy this car would be for a love of the bentley mark vi. Vi convertible coupe b342nz in jay lenos garage web series, nonfiction tv, 20062021.

Vehicles with similar dimensions 1952 bentley mark vi. The bentley mark vi launched in 1946 and was the first new crewebuilt vehicle. The mark vi 4door standard steel sports saloon 4 was the first postwar luxury car from bentley. While not a concours champion motorcar, this bentley presents very well, a tribute to its rarity. The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1947. The mulliner lightweight is regarded as one of the prettiest coachwork designs fitted on the mk. The bulk of the chassis were clothed by h j mulliner but some were bodied in europe. The bentley mark vi was the first luxury saloon car released post world war 2 by bentley motors 1931 ltd. Also, we have scans of the chassis specification, a page of owners from the rollsroyce enthusiasts club and 5 pages of the spec from h. Bentley models from september 1948, features a narrow chromium waistline strip, curved rear wing valances halfspats and new type pleated upholstery. As with its predecessor, a standard body was available as well as coachbuilt versions by firms including h. Mul liner lightweight saloon that has low mileage and has been sympathetically restored and is now ready for touring or showing. This submodel of the mark vi was offered until 1952, a 4door full size luxury car with sedan body style.

Manufactured at their crewe uk plant, the car came with a 4. Essentially a largerboot version of the mk vi, the r type is regarded by some as a stopgap before the introduction of the s series cars in 1955. Bentley mark vi mulliner 1951 offered for gbp 68,000. Roderick mcleod kept b22ak for just 5 years until 1952 when he acquired his 4th bentley a more modern mk.

Vi saloon was indeed designed and constructed by h j mulliner and supplied new through car mart ltd, london, to office cleaning services. As such, an honest bentley mk vi can be a good introduction to classic motoring. This bentley is a 1951 mk vi lightweight bodied by hj mulliner. Bentley model specifications for cars built from 1946 to 1955. Blueprints cars bentley bentley mk vi saloon 1950 the largest free blueprint collection on the internet, more than 65000 blueprints online 1 vector templates for sale. Choose mileage and options to get your 1951 bentley mark vi 2 door sedan h. This righthand drive 1951 bentley mk vi left the bentley works and was delivered to hoopers park royal, london workshops. Of course, the same does not hold true for a car with needs, so shop with patience and diligence, and check for service records whenever possible. Specs datasheet with technical data and performance data plus an analysis of the direct market competition of bentley mark vi mulliner drophead coupe in 1949, the model with 2door convertible body and line6 4257 cm3 259. This 1948 bentley mark vi is a righthanddrive saloon that wears alloy coachwork by h. It was the 5th of 14 similar bodies mounted on the mk vi. By the end of 1952 orderbooks had shrunk and the mark vi was replaced by the rtype, featuring an extended boottrunk supported by an.