Bentley : Other Mark VI Sports Saloon

This rare 1947 Bentley Mk VI Sports Saloon was among the very firstproduced by Rolls-Royce/Bentley following WWII. It is based on a 1938design but not built until 1946 because Rolls-Royce and Bentley weremaking Spitfires during the war years.

Navy blue and black exterior, straight 6 with original factory sunroofthis Mark VI runs smoothly, is mechanically sound with records andreceipts since I purchased it in 2003. 104,000 mi. on original engine.Garage stored and maintained only by Bentley trained mechanics.

Imported to Canada in the 1970s, this Bentley Standard Sports Saloonfeatures British right hand drive and a right-hand stick shift for the 4speed transmission.

Once advertised as "The Silent Sports Car", it starts readily at thetouch of a push button and settles into a smooth, quiet idle. Thetransmission shifts easily and the brakes are good. Steering effort islight and the car handles well. This was the first Bentley designed tobe driven by its owner, rather than a chauffeur.

The large sunroof allows the sun to highlight the beautiful burled wooddashboard. The instruments function as they should, all the lights work,including the driving lights and center-mounted headlight.

As well as the original English registration plates (Cheshire, UK) Ihave BC Collector plates on the car as it is all original (including RCAVictor radio). Recent work includes the front end (king pins,bushings), new brakes and I had the engine mounts replaced.

Included with the car is the original tool kit, a shop service manual, and an owner's manual.

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