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2013 Shannons Melbourne Late Summer Classic Auction
Lot
16

c1949 Bentley Mark VI '4 1/4 litre Tourer Style' Special

$70,500

Sold

Specifications

Engine 4250cc In-Line 6cyl
Gearbox 4-Speed Manual
Body Work Tourer Special
Colour British Racing Green
Interior Tan
Trim Leather
Wheels Wire Spoke
Brakes Drum

Description

This lot is no longer available

For many, the sight and sound of a Touring Bentley from the 1920s is an unbeatable combination. With prices for the genuine article long ago entering the stratosphere common sense suggests that a replica based on a later model Bentley would provide a worthwhile tribute to the legendary pre-WW2 racers. The Mk VI Bentley of the late 1940s offers a solid base, with large 4.5-litre six-cylinder engine and a robust chassis to which many body styles can be fitted. This combination provides decent performance and imposing presence with all the grace and speed offered by the originals, at a far more accessible price point.