For many years, Bridge Classic Cars has provided an Auction Representation service. Working with our network of successful auction houses, we manage the entire process of buying and selling vehicles on behalf of our customers, making sure their vehicles are presented at their absolute best, to the right audience, at the right auction.
Recently, Gordon has been working closely with a client who called upon our expertise in sourcing a suitable vehicle for his needs.
Being relatively new to the auction scene, he required assistance and support in the general appraisal through to the auction day itself and hoping for a successful purchase of the vehicle.
The vehicle in question: 1952 Bentley MK VI drophead coupe by H.J. Mulliner, reg. no. LWR 436.
Gordon attended the Reeman Dansie auction on the day, to help our client through the daunting process and we are very pleased to say that we were all successful on the day in securing the purchase.
The vehicle will be collected by Tony later in the week and arrive back to our workshops for a full appraisal. At this point, some decisions can then be made as to what is the next chapter is in this beautiful car’s story.
But for now, let’s see the description from Reeman Dansie…
This very attractive and rare coachbuilt Bentley convertible is the only one built on the MK VI chassis, with a further three being built on the R Type chassis. It has a special lightweight construction which utilises aluminium panels over an alloy metal framework instead of a heavier ash framework. This was the same construction technique used by H.J. Mulliner for their famous R-Type Continental fastbacks. This lovely car has been owned by our vendor for 24 years having been previously supplied by the famous Bentley dealer Frank Dale and Stepsons in 1998 and was a regular participant at the Bentley Drivers Club and classic car events until four years ago. At that point, due to the vendor’s ill health, the car was driven into their garage, where it has stood unused since. It appears to be in good cosmetic condition, with the exception of the hood, which was left down and has been eaten by mice, luckily sparing the upholstery, which appears in good original order. The car hasn’t been started for four years and will require recommissioning and possibly some attention to the wiring. Very sadly, the history of the car has been lost, although there is a V5 document and some large and small tools still present. A unique opportunity to buy a rare and beautiful coachbuilt Bentley of the finest quality that money could buy at a very reasonable estimate.