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1947 Bentley Mark VI Drophead Coupe

  • Coachwork by Franay
  • Chassis Number: B25071
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.

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 image  1947 Bentley Mark VI image  
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
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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
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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.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1947 BENTLEY MKVI SPECIALB359BG2021 Bonhams MPH July $40,000$50,000
1947 BENTLEY MARK VI SPECIAL BY SYD LAWRENCEB322BH2019 Coys Blenheim Palace $70,000$75,000
1947 Bentley Mark VI Saloon 2018 Russo & Steele : Monterey   
1947 Bentley MK VI SpecialB303BG2016 H & H Auctions Imperial War MuseumDuxford   
1947 Bentley Mk VI CabrioletB139BH2013 Bonhams Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais   
1947 Bentley Mk VI SaloonB82AK2004 Bonhams ROLLS ROYCE $15,000$20,000
1947 Bentley MkVI 41/4-Litre Sports SpecialB303BG2003 Bonhams Goodwood Revival $24,000$27,000

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1947 Bentley Mark VI

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1947 Bentley Mark VI vehicle information
Coupe
Coachwork: Figoni & Falaschi
Chassis #: B 9AJ
Engine #: B 65 A
1947 Bentley Mark VI vehicle information
Drophead Coupe
Coachwork: Franay
Chassis #: B26BH
Engine #: B13B
1947 Bentley Mark VI vehicle information
Drophead Coupe
Coachwork: Franay
Chassis #: B25071
1947 Bentley Mark VI vehicle information
Drophead Coupe
Designer: Graber
Chassis #: B136BH