1951 BENTLEY MK VI FOUR-DOOR LIGHTWEIGHT SPORTS SALOON COACHWORK BY H J MULLINER Registration No. LYT 313 Chassis No. B122 JO Engine No. B61J Silver and green with green leather interior. Engine: six cylinder B60, 4257cc, 6.4:1 compression ratio; Gearbox: four speed manual and reverse; Brakes: four wheel drum, hydraulically operated to front, mechanical with servo to rear; Suspension: independent by coil springs and wishbones with lever arm hydraulic dampers to front; live axle with half elliptic springs and adjustable lever arm hydraulic dampers to rear. Right-hand drive. Up until the Second World War, Rolls-Royce and Bentley had produced their motor cars as complete chassis to be sent to approved coachworks for the fitting of bodywork to their owner's requirements. After the war the newly-introduced cars continued to be built to the same philosophy of using a massive cruciform chassis, now with independent front suspension derived from the Phantom III, but intended primarily to be fitted with the company's own "standard steel" saloon bodies manufactured for them by Pressed Steel Co. However, some chassis continued to be sold for the coachwork to be built individually. The newly-introduced B60, six cylinder, 4257cc engine powered these post-war motor cars. It had a cylinder head with push-rod operated overhead inlet valves and side exhausts. The MK VI was just capable of 100mph with commendably brisk acceleration for such a refined and luxurious motor car. This particular MK VI was one of the chassis fitted with bespoke coachwork. H J Mulliner produced this elegant lightweight sports saloon, of which it is believed only a total of eleven were made. It is finished in silver and green with chromium wheel discs and has its original green leather upholstery with green carpets and headlining. The dashboard and window cappings are in Rosewood and there are picnic trays and a radio. The car was delivered by J Croall and Sons Ltd of Edinburgh to its first owner, Mr C R D Leeds of Moray Place, Edinburgh in April 1951. The Bentley has, in its present ownership, been very much enjoyed and kept in good running condition; the panelwork and paintwork are both extremely good and the quality of the interior is equally fine. The car drives well with good oil pressure, responsive steering and firm brakes. Indeed, the smooth ride is as one would expect from a quality car - and being of lightweight construction it is demonstrably quicker than its more standard cousins. The motor car bears its original Registration number and comes with its old style log book.
1951 BENTLEY MK VI FOUR-DOOR LIGHTWEIGHT SPORTS SALOON COACHWORK BY H J MULLINER Registration No. LYT 313 Chassis No. B122 JO Engine No. B61J Silver and green with green leather interior. Engine: six cylinder B60, 4257cc, 6.4:1 compression ratio; Gearbox: four speed manual and reverse; Brakes: four wheel drum, hydraulically operated to front, mechanical with servo to rear; Suspension: independent by coil springs and wishbones with lever arm hydraulic dampers to front; live axle with half elliptic springs and adjustable lever arm hydraulic dampers to rear. Right-hand drive. Up until the Second World War, Rolls-Royce and Bentley had produced their motor cars as complete chassis to be sent to approved coachworks for the fitting of bodywork to their owner's requirements. After the war the newly-introduced cars continued to be built to the same philosophy of using a massive cruciform chassis, now with independent front suspension derived from the Phantom III, but intended primarily to be fitted with the company's own "standard steel" saloon bodies manufactured for them by Pressed Steel Co. However, some chassis continued to be sold for the coachwork to be built individually. The newly-introduced B60, six cylinder, 4257cc engine powered these post-war motor cars. It had a cylinder head with push-rod operated overhead inlet valves and side exhausts. The MK VI was just capable of 100mph with commendably brisk acceleration for such a refined and luxurious motor car. This particular MK VI was one of the chassis fitted with bespoke coachwork. H J Mulliner produced this elegant lightweight sports saloon, of which it is believed only a total of eleven were made. It is finished in silver and green with chromium wheel discs and has its original green leather upholstery with green carpets and headlining. The dashboard and window cappings are in Rosewood and there are picnic trays and a radio. The car was delivered by J Croall and Sons Ltd of Edinburgh to its first owner, Mr C R D Leeds of Moray Place, Edinburgh in April 1951. The Bentley has, in its present ownership, been very much enjoyed and kept in good running condition; the panelwork and paintwork are both extremely good and the quality of the interior is equally fine. The car drives well with good oil pressure, responsive steering and firm brakes. Indeed, the smooth ride is as one would expect from a quality car - and being of lightweight construction it is demonstrably quicker than its more standard cousins. The motor car bears its original Registration number and comes with its old style log book.
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