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Year of manufacture1949
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Car typeConvertible / Roadster
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DriveRHD
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ConditionUsed
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Exterior brand colourRed
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Interior colourOther
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Location
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Exterior colourOther
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GearboxManual
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Drivetrain2wd
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Fuel typePetrol
Description
Coys Auction - The Spirit of Motor Cars
Ascot Racecourse,
Ascot,
Berkshire SL5 7JX
Saturday 4th October 2008
Motor Cars at 15:00
The launch of the Bentley Mk VI in 1946 marked a significant change in policy for Rolls-Royce by being the company''''s first wholly produced car, previously both Rolls-Royce and Bentley motor cars had been manufactured in chassis form only before being bodied by independent bespoke coachbuilders. This change came about as the result of a rationalisation programme instigated before World War Two, it being realised that if Rolls-Royce Motors was to survive in the post-war years a substantial increase in manufacturing output would be necessary.
Announced in May 1946, the Mk VI featured a strong channel section chassis with independent wishbone/coil spring front suspension allied to a live, leaf-sprung rear axle. Drum brakes were fitted all round, together with Rolls-Royce''''s mechanically-driven