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Bentley Mark VI Big Bore Park Ward Long Wing Drophead Coupe

1952 · Red and cream

£69,500

Listed today at The Real Car Co, Bethesda. Last checked today.

Key facts

Year: 1952
Registration: OTO 620
Engine: 4½-litre straight-six
Fuel: Petrol
Drive: RWD
Body: Convertible
Colour: Red and cream
Doors: 2
Generation: Mark VI (1946–1952), 4.5-litre 'big bore' series

About this car

This 1952 Bentley Mark VI carries a Park Ward 'Long Wing' drophead coupe body, design number 99, on the 'Big Bore' 4½-litre chassis. The Long Wing styling is the sought-after form of the Park Ward drophead, and the larger engine suits the car's size.

It is finished in red and cream, with cream leather, red carpets throughout (including the boot) and interior woodwork in three shades with a satin finish. The dealer describes the car as sound, with good door fits, and running well.

The car is being prepared and serviced. It has five new radial tyres with new tubes and a new stainless steel rear bumper with overriders. Invoices from earlier this year cover remedial work, including a clutch overhaul, and total over £10,000. It keeps its original registration, OTO 620, and is offered MoT tested. Chassis number is B455NY, and the first owner is recorded as Stuart Kirkland Fletcher. The price has been reduced from £79,500 to £69,500.

Written by Vertar from The Real Car Co’s listing. Check the details with the dealer before you buy.

Performance

The maker’s official figures for this model, not measurements of this car (Bentley engine specification (4,566 cc straight-six, petrol); Bentley published no power figure and no performance figures for coachbuilt Park Ward bodies, so these are null.).

Engine: 4,566 cc, 6 cylinders
Engine position: Front-engined
Induction: Naturally aspirated