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The Mark VI Bentley was an all-new car introduced in 1946, just after World War II. Most have standard bodies built by Rolls-Royce, but some had custom coachwork, such as this example of a one-off body built by French coachbuilder Franay, widely known for their exotic, highly-styled coachwork. This particular example has been widely acclaimed as one of the most beautiful in the world.
It was built for a French industrialist, Monsieur Gudol, and exhibited at the 1947 Paris Auto Show. It was the first car to win a major Concours d'Elegance after WWII. In addition to its outstanding style, it has a host of features including separate compartments to house a variety of glasses and silver stemware, compartments for drinking flasks and crystal decanters, and a custom Franay suitcase in a fitted compartment.
After leaving the original owner, it was acquired by owners who did not maintain it. It was acquired by well-known collector Gary Wales in 1979 in poor condition. Mr. Wales undertook an extensive restoration to bring it to its present pristine condition. During Mr. Wales' 27 years of ownership, it won over 50 major awards at various Concours events throughout the world including Best of Show at the Rolls-Royce Owners Club national meets in 1991 and 1999.
The present owner acquired the car in 2012.
It was built for a French industrialist, Monsieur Gudol, and exhibited at the 1947 Paris Auto Show. It was the first car to win a major Concours d'Elegance after WWII. In addition to its outstanding style, it has a host of features including separate compartments to house a variety of glasses and silver stemware, compartments for drinking flasks and crystal decanters, and a custom Franay suitcase in a fitted compartment.
After leaving the original owner, it was acquired by owners who did not maintain it. It was acquired by well-known collector Gary Wales in 1979 in poor condition. Mr. Wales undertook an extensive restoration to bring it to its present pristine condition. During Mr. Wales' 27 years of ownership, it won over 50 major awards at various Concours events throughout the world including Best of Show at the Rolls-Royce Owners Club national meets in 1991 and 1999.
The present owner acquired the car in 2012.
2012 Barrett-Jackson at Scottsdale, Arizona
Sale Price :
USD $2,750,000
1947 Bentley Mark VI Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Bentley Mark VI
(Data based on Model Year 1947 sales)
1947 BENTLEY MARK VI Chassis#: B1BG Sold for USD$97,900 2023 Barrett-Jackson : New Orleans | |
1947 Bentley Mark VI Chassis#: B260CF Sold for USD$70,000 2022 GAA : November 2022 | |
1947 BENTLEY MARK VI DROPHEAD COUPÉ 'MAHARAJA OF BARODA' BY H.J. MULLINER Chassis#: B42Ak Sold for USD$310,195 2021 RM Sothebys : A Passion for Elegance | |
1947 Bentley Mark VI Cabriolet by Franay Chassis#: B26BH Sold for USD$483,500 2019 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale Arizona | |
1947 Bentley Mark VI Saloon by Freestone & Webb Chassis#: B370BH Sold for USD$53,200 2019 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale Arizona | |
1947 Bentley Mk. VI Saloon by Vanden Plas Chassis#: B60AK Sold for USD$21,204 2018 Historics @ Brooklands - Motor Museum | |
1947 Bentley Mark VI Drophead Coupé Chassis#: B108AK Sold for USD$157,649 2018 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival | |
1947 Bentley MK VI Vanden Plas Drophead Coupe Chassis#: B245AJ Sold for USD$130,503 2017 H & H Auctions - Imperial War Museum-Duxford | |
1947 Bentley Mark VI Cabriolet by Franay Chassis#: B26BH Sold for USD$396,000 2017 RM Auctions : Amelia Island | |
1947 Bentley MkVI Sold for USD$30,000 2017 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1947 BENTLEY MARK VI SALOON Chassis#: B294BH Sold for USD$34,788 2015 Bonhams : The December Sale | |
1947 Bentley Mk. VI Special Roadster by Mallalieu Chassis#: B261NY Sold for USD$55,158 2015 Historics at Brookland | |
1947 BENTLEY MARK VI CUSTOM 4 DOOR SEDAN Chassis#: B180AK Sold for USD$88,000 2015 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale | |
1947 Bentley Mark VI Fixed Head Coupé by Figoni et Falaschi Sold for USD$873,824 2014 RM Auctions - London | |
1947 BENTLEY MKVI 4¼-LITRE SALOON Chassis#: B80BH Sold for USD$105,571 2014 COLLECTOR'S MOTOR CARS AND AUTOMOBILIA | |
1947 Bentley Mk VI Standard Steel Saloon Sold for USD$16,033 2014 Anglia Auction - Southern Ireland | |
1947 Bentley MK VI Coupe Chassis#: B 9AJ Sold for USD$605,000 2014 Bonhams - The Scottsdale Auction | |
1947 BENTLEY MARK VI CUSTOM 4 DOOR SEDAN Chassis#: B180AK Sold for USD$154,000 2013 Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach | |
1947 Bentley MkVI Countryman Shooting Brake Chassis#: B397BG Sold for USD$96,184 2012 Bonhams - Collectors' Motor cars and Automobilia | |
1947 Bentley Mark VI Sports Saloon by James Young, Ltd. Chassis#: B-362-BH Sold for USD$24,200 2012 RM Auctions - Hershey, PA |
Bentley Mark VIs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1947 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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1947 BENTLEY MKVI SPECIAL | B359BG | 2021 Bonhams MPH July | $40,000 | $50,000 | |
1947 BENTLEY MARK VI SPECIAL BY SYD LAWRENCE | B322BH | 2019 Coys Blenheim Palace | $70,000 | $75,000 | |
1947 Bentley Mark VI Saloon | 2018 Russo & Steele : Monterey | ||||
1947 Bentley MK VI Special | B303BG | 2016 H & H Auctions Imperial War MuseumDuxford | |||
1947 Bentley Mk VI Cabriolet | B139BH | 2013 Bonhams Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais | |||
1947 Bentley Mk VI Saloon | B82AK | 2004 Bonhams ROLLS ROYCE | $15,000 | $20,000 | |
1947 Bentley MkVI 41/4-Litre Sports Special | B303BG | 2003 Bonhams Goodwood Revival | $24,000 | $27,000 |
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