Bentley Mk VI

The Bentley Mark VI, introduced in May 1946, was Bentley’s first post-war model and the first to be offered as a complete car with both body and chassis combined. The “Standard Steel Sports Saloon” featured an all-steel body developed by Rolls-Royce’s in-house coachbuilder, Park Ward, based on earlier work for the pre-war Bentley Mark V. The Mark VI shared its chassis and mechanical components with the Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. Due to high demand for the standard-bodied model, Park Ward’s production capacity was exceeded, requiring external coachbuilders to assist. By late 1950, customers ordering a Standard Steel Mark VI faced delivery times of up to 48 months.

Total Production: 5,202 units. Features Include: Engine: 6-cylinder in-line engine with aluminium alloy cylinder head, available in 4.25-litre (4,257 cc) and 4.5-litre (4,566 cc) versions | Carburetors: Twin SU carburetors (some early right-hand drive and left-hand drive models featured a single Stromberg carburetor) | Transmission: 4-speed manual gearbox with a single dry plate clutch | Suspension: Independent front suspension with coil springs; semi-elliptic rear springs | Brakes: Servo-assisted drum brakes | Dimensions: Wheelbase - 3,048 mm (120 in) | Tyre Size: 6.50 x 16 | Additional Notes: The chassis and mechanical components also supported custom-bodied versions by external coachbuilders, maintaining Bentley’s bespoke traditions alongside the standard model.