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For two to three years after World War II, most cars were basically carry-overs from 1941 and 1942 models. Rolls-Royce differed in that it introduced all-new Rolls-Royce and Bentley models. The Mark VI Bentley, introduced in 1946, had a 6-cylinder, 4.25 liter, F head engine with a 4-speed transmission. They were a delight to drive and extremely reliable.
Prior to World War II Rolls-Royce and Bentley produced only chassis and custom coach builders built the bodies. Starting in 1946 Rolls-Royce produced complete cars with bodies, but chassis continued to be supplied to coachbuilders for custom bodies. This Bentley has a custom Lightweight Salon body produced by H.J. Mulliner. It looks original from the outside but has been modified to permit access in a wheelchair and permit driving from the wheelchair.
The steering was changed from right hand to left hand drive with power steering added; custom hand controls were added; and the 4-speed transmission replaced with an automatic. To make entry and exit easy and allow room from the wheelchair, the driver's side door has been modified to slide back sideways, the floor has been lowered and a power lift added. In order to be able to lower the floor it has been converted from rear wheel drive to front wheel drive with a LT1 Corvette engine with Toronado transmission and differential and Chevy Blazer front axle, eliminating the drive shaft.
Prior to World War II Rolls-Royce and Bentley produced only chassis and custom coach builders built the bodies. Starting in 1946 Rolls-Royce produced complete cars with bodies, but chassis continued to be supplied to coachbuilders for custom bodies. This Bentley has a custom Lightweight Salon body produced by H.J. Mulliner. It looks original from the outside but has been modified to permit access in a wheelchair and permit driving from the wheelchair.
The steering was changed from right hand to left hand drive with power steering added; custom hand controls were added; and the 4-speed transmission replaced with an automatic. To make entry and exit easy and allow room from the wheelchair, the driver's side door has been modified to slide back sideways, the floor has been lowered and a power lift added. In order to be able to lower the floor it has been converted from rear wheel drive to front wheel drive with a LT1 Corvette engine with Toronado transmission and differential and Chevy Blazer front axle, eliminating the drive shaft.
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1950 Bentley Mark VI Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Bentley Mark VI
(Data based on Model Year 1950 sales)
1950 Bentley MkVI Sendanca Sold for USD$34,100 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1950 Bentley Mk VI Drophead Coupe Chassis#: B498LFV Sold for USD$84,000 2021 Bonhams : Greenwich Concours dElegance Online Auction | |
1950 Bentley MK VI Saloon Chassis#: B3HP Sold for USD$22,000 2021 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
1950 Bentley Mk VI Standard Steel Saloon Chassis#: B233JN Sold for USD$55,531 2021 Silverstone Auctions : The Classic Sale at Silverstone | |
1950 BENTLEY MK VI DROPHEAD COUPE Chassis#: B47LFU Sold for USD$68,320 2021 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction | |
1950 Bentley Mark VI 4¼-Litre Special Chassis#: K474FV Sold for USD$40,786 2020 Bonhams MPH | |
1950 Bentley Mark VI Saloon Chassis#: B511FU Sold for USD$27,883 2019 The Saragga Collection | |
1950 Bentley Mark VI Coupe Chassis#: B181HP Sold for USD$72,800 2019 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
1950 Bentley MK VI Saloon Sold for USD$30,942 2019 H & H Classics - Imperial War Museum, Buxton | |
1950 Bentley Mk. VI Standard Steel Saloon Chassis#: B379FU Sold for USD$23,156 2019 Historics at Brooklands - Ascot Racecourse | |
1950 Bentley MK VI Park Ward Drophead Coupe Chassis#: B154LHR Sold for USD$150,878 2018 H & H Auction - Imperial War Museum, Duxford | |
1950 Bentley MkVI 4 ¼ Lt Saloon Sold for USD$47,610 2017 Shannons - Melbourne Spring Classic | |
1950 Bentley MK VI Saloon Chassis#: B161GT Sold for USD$17,438 2017 H & H Auctions - Imperial War Museum-Duxford | |
1950 Bentley Mk VI Convertible coachwork by Park Ward Chassis#: B425FU Sold for USD$14,287 2017 Coys at Fontwell | |
1950 Bentley Mk VI Convertible coachwork by Park Ward Sold for USD$95,121 2017 Coys - London - Coys at the Royal Horticultural Halls 2017 | |
1950 Bentley MK VI with coachwork by Hooper Sold for USD$40,950 2017 Anglia Auction | |
1950 Bentley VI Sold for USD$14,175 2016 Anglia Auction | |
1950 Bentley MK VI Special Chassis#: B474FV Sold for USD$35,947 2016 H & H Auctions - Imperial War Museum-Duxford | |
1950 Bentley Mk VI Special Sold for USD$76,190 2015 Coys Blenheim Palace Summer Sale | |
1950 Bentley MKVI Sedanca Coupe Chassis#: B135FU Sold for USD$63,250 2012 Worldwide - The Auburn Auction |
Bentley Mark VIs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1950 Bentley Mark VI's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1950 Bentley Mk VI Special | B154JO | 2020 Bonhams MPH March Auction | $28,000 | $32,000 | |
1950 Bentley Mk. VI Special | B330FV | 2017 Historics at BrooklandsMotor Museum | $55,000 | $65,000 | |
1950 Bentley Mark VI 4 Door | 2017 Russo & Steele : Scottsdale Az | ||||
1950 Bentley Mark VI Freestone & Webb Saloon | B46FV | 2016 Shannons Melbourne Spring Classic | $30,000 | $36,000 | |
1950 Bentley Mark VI Standard Steel Saloon | B185GT | 2016 Barons : RollsRoyce Enthusiasts Club | |||
1950 Bentley MK VI Saloon | B25GT | 2015 H & H RREC Burghley House | |||
1950 Bentley MK VI Saloon | B25GT | 2014 H&H Auctions : RREC Rockingham Castle | |||
1950 Bentley MK VI Tourer | B391LH | 2012 H & H Auctions The Pavilion Gardens | |||
1950 Bentley MK VI Park Ward Six-Light Sports Saloon | B93GT | 2011 H & H Pavilion Gardens | |||
1950 Bentley Mark VI 5.6 Litre Special | B94HR | 2011 Coys Auction Blenheim Palace | $70,000 | $80,000 |
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