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1951 BENTLEY MK VI SALOON
Registration No. LBP 1
Chassis No. B 140 KM
Engine No. B 70 K
Silver grey with blue coachline and grey leather interior.
Engine: six cylinder, overhead valve, 4,257cc, 135bhp at 4,000rpm; Gearbox: four speed manual; Brakes: four wheel drum; Suspension: front, independant coil springs, rear, semi-elliptic leaf springs. Right hand drive.
With Rolls-Royce and Bentley Motors returning to car production in 1945, two major developments took effect; firstly, all manufacturing was transferred from Derby to Crewe and secondly, complete cars were now built with standardised bodywork. Therefore the new Mk VI became the first 'standard steel' saloon when launched in 1946. Compact in design, it featured typically comprehensive specification for its occupants such as a heater, de-misters, leather trim, radio, picnic tables, vanity mirrors and reading lights.
This example, registration LBP 1, has a charming history in that it was first registered to Rolls-Royce, Crewe in February 1951 and then just one month later to Arthur Hartley C.B.E., President of the Institutes of Civil and Mechanical Engineers. Mr Hartley kept the Bentley for two years before selling it to the present owners mother in October 1953 for 2,750 (original receipt with the car). The car has remained in its present family ownership and at the same address since then and there is correspondance between the owners and Bentley Motors service department dating back to the 1950's. Regularly used and enjoyed on Continental touring holidays to the Riviera in the 1950's, the motor car has travelled some 169,000 miles in its life, although latterly has only travelled a few hundred miles a year, such as outings to Glyndebourne.
In 1983 the Bentley was treated to an engine rebuild and two years later to a full repaint and repair, where appropriate, of panelwork. As a result it has stood the test of time and started eagerly when inspected. There are a couple of blemishes on the bodywork now but overall the condition is very good and more than acceptable, the silver grey paintwork set-off by a blue coachline. The interior is in equally good condition, with new, dark blue carpets in front (original to the rear) and refurbished door cappings and picnic tables. A radio is fitted although presently not working and the sunshine roof was sealed some while ago. The engine torch, all of the interior lights and minor switchgear are operating. The original fitted tool tray is present, and there are even two period Brexton picnic trays for the front seats.
The Bentley has an MoT to 31 January 2000, original old-style log book, V5, handbook and aforementioned receipt and correspondance. In our experience there can be few, if any, such examples of the Mk VI with such fine provenance.
Registration No. LBP 1
Chassis No. B 140 KM
Engine No. B 70 K
Silver grey with blue coachline and grey leather interior.
Engine: six cylinder, overhead valve, 4,257cc, 135bhp at 4,000rpm; Gearbox: four speed manual; Brakes: four wheel drum; Suspension: front, independant coil springs, rear, semi-elliptic leaf springs. Right hand drive.
With Rolls-Royce and Bentley Motors returning to car production in 1945, two major developments took effect; firstly, all manufacturing was transferred from Derby to Crewe and secondly, complete cars were now built with standardised bodywork. Therefore the new Mk VI became the first 'standard steel' saloon when launched in 1946. Compact in design, it featured typically comprehensive specification for its occupants such as a heater, de-misters, leather trim, radio, picnic tables, vanity mirrors and reading lights.
This example, registration LBP 1, has a charming history in that it was first registered to Rolls-Royce, Crewe in February 1951 and then just one month later to Arthur Hartley C.B.E., President of the Institutes of Civil and Mechanical Engineers. Mr Hartley kept the Bentley for two years before selling it to the present owners mother in October 1953 for 2,750 (original receipt with the car). The car has remained in its present family ownership and at the same address since then and there is correspondance between the owners and Bentley Motors service department dating back to the 1950's. Regularly used and enjoyed on Continental touring holidays to the Riviera in the 1950's, the motor car has travelled some 169,000 miles in its life, although latterly has only travelled a few hundred miles a year, such as outings to Glyndebourne.
In 1983 the Bentley was treated to an engine rebuild and two years later to a full repaint and repair, where appropriate, of panelwork. As a result it has stood the test of time and started eagerly when inspected. There are a couple of blemishes on the bodywork now but overall the condition is very good and more than acceptable, the silver grey paintwork set-off by a blue coachline. The interior is in equally good condition, with new, dark blue carpets in front (original to the rear) and refurbished door cappings and picnic tables. A radio is fitted although presently not working and the sunshine roof was sealed some while ago. The engine torch, all of the interior lights and minor switchgear are operating. The original fitted tool tray is present, and there are even two period Brexton picnic trays for the front seats.
The Bentley has an MoT to 31 January 2000, original old-style log book, V5, handbook and aforementioned receipt and correspondance. In our experience there can be few, if any, such examples of the Mk VI with such fine provenance.