Bentley
- Type
- Mark vi LHD
- Transmissie
- Automaat
- KM-stand
- 14,215 km
- Bouwjaar
- 1952
- Brandstof
- Benzine
- Prijs
- €68,000
- BTW auto
- Marge
1952 Bentley Mark VI — chassis B472LNZ, factory left-hand drive, 14,215 miles
This Bentley Mark VI was completed at Crewe in December 1951 and shipped from London aboard the S.S. American Farmer to Chicago on 11 February 1952. It left the works in left-hand drive — one of only 32 built to this specification — in full American export trim. The accompanying factory documentation is complete: chassis card, works instruction and history card for chassis B472LNZ, confirming that engine B236N and body 4973 are the original numbers assigned to this chassis.
The four-speed gearbox is manual, the large sunroof opens across almost the full width, and the chassis and floors are sound and free of rust. The interior is in exceptional condition. The handbook and an extensive file of maintenance invoices are present.
Factory data
This Bentley Mark VI was completed at Crewe in December 1951 and shipped from London aboard the S.S. American Farmer to Chicago on 11 February 1952. It left the works in left-hand drive — one of only 32 built to this specification — in full American export trim. The accompanying factory documentation is complete: chassis card, works instruction and history card for chassis B472LNZ, confirming that engine B236N and body 4973 are the original numbers assigned to this chassis.
The four-speed gearbox is manual, the large sunroof opens across almost the full width, and the chassis and floors are sound and free of rust. The interior is in exceptional condition. The handbook and an extensive file of maintenance invoices are present.
Factory data
- Chassis: B472LNZ · Engine: B236N · Body: 4973 · Works order: BX1272
- Coachwork: Standard Steel Saloon by Bentley Motors
- Steering position: A (left hand) — factory LHD, speedometer in miles
- Gearbox: four-speed manual
Colours- Paint: Midnight Blue (ref. 243/2182)
- Upholstery: grey hide VM.3220 with grey piping VM.3230
- Headcloth and carpet: grey
- Fine lines: ivory
Factory options and US export specification- Sealed beam headlamps
- Export bumpers
- Whitewall tyres
- Special USA rear number plate bracket and lamp
- Wing mirrors to both front wings
- Badge bar
- High frequency horns
- Rear window demister with three-position heater/demister switch
- 120° vents
- Medium and long wave radio (RD.4202)
- Bonnet locks
- "Made in England" name plate
- Spare parts kit
- Exide battery
The car was supplied new through Suburban Motors of Minneapolis to Richard Markley in Madison, Wisconsin. It later passed to the Ekholm family of Fish Creek, Wisconsin — first the father, then Bob Ekholm himself, who with his wife Judi earned national recognition as a painting couple. From 2008 to 2022 the Bentley formed part of the personal collection of His Highness Sheikh Nasser Mohammed Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah in Kuwait. His Highness Sheikh Nasser Mohammad Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah, the former Prime Minister of Kuwait, is renowned for holding one of the world's premier private collections of classic automobiles and luxury marques, heavily featuring rare Aston Martins and bespoke, highly customized sports cars. That careful custodianship explains the remarkably low reading of 14,215 miles.
Registered in the Netherlands as PM-50-11. We operate our own customs office and handle export, import, transport and the full fiscal process in house, delivering this Bentley worldwide, ready for registration in the country of destination. Viewing by appointment.
The mileage stated is the reading shown and cannot be guaranteed on a vehicle of this age.
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