1952 Bentley Mark VI Special for sale

Name: 1952 Bentley Mark VI Special
Brand: Bentley
SKU: ki0011
Price: 129975 GBP
Availability: InStock

£129,975

Tollerton, United Kingdom

Gearbox: Manual
Model year: 1952
First registration: 06/1953

1952 Bentley Mark VI Special for Sale in the United Kingdom

This 1952 Bentley Mark VI Special is a used car. It is equipped with a manual transmission. The car is finished in Polished aluminium with a Red interior. It is a 2-seat car and has had 5 previous owners.

DLB Engineering of Northamptonshire, a firm that restores Bentleys and Jaguars, built this Special on a 1952 Mark VI saloon whose body was too corroded to save and whose engine had failed. A rebuilt Rolls-Royce B81 straight-eight now sits in the frame, which was lengthened by about 40 cm at the front and shortened by as much at the rear, with extra bracing and the cruciform member kept.

As the pedal box and gearbox stayed in their original place, the driving position is that of the saloon. The polished aluminium open body, cycle wings and wire wheels recall the Speed Six and the Bentleys that won Le Mans in the 1920s.

The car is located in Tollerton, United Kingdom.

The Bentley Mark VI Speed 8 (B81) uses a Rolls-Royce B81 straight-eight of 6,516 cc from the B range, with inlet-over-exhaust valves and a 3.75-inch bore by 4.5-inch stroke, rated at 185 bhp at 3,750 rpm in its standard form, with the Mark VI's four-speed synchromesh manual gearbox, driving the rear wheels.

Technical Information

This unit

Exterior: Polished aluminium
Interior: Red
Upholstery: Leather
First registration: 06/1953
Previous owners: 5
Condition: Used
Location: Tollerton, United Kingdom

Powertrain

Engine capacity: 6,700 cc
Fuel type: Petrol
Transmission: Manual

Body & equipment

Body style: Open tourer
Seats: 2

Manufacturer figures

Power quoted by the manufacturer: 188 PS

Equipment

Options listed by the dealer 18

Hand-built aluminium coachwork
Open tourer body in the Le Mans style
Long bonnet with external louvres
Twin external exhaust
Cycle wings
Chrome brightwork
Wire wheels
Tailored tonneau cover
Hand-trimmed leather cockpit
Period-style dashboard and instruments
Wood-rim steering wheel
Aluminium interior details
Bespoke switchgear
Four SU carburettors
Salisbury 4HA rear axle with the Jensen Interceptor ratio
Vacuum-assisted brakes with a Jaguar Mk VII servo
Bespoke stainless steel and aluminium components
Chassis extended and reinforced, cruciform frame retained

Equipment as listed by the dealer. Verify the specification with the dealer before purchase.

FAQ

This Bentley Mark VI in the European market

Is this Bentley Mark VI priced above or below the European market?

At £129,975, about €151,627, it sits below the median of €298,500 for the 3 Bentley Mark VI advertised in Europe in 2026. 0% of them are advertised for less. Asking prices are not transaction prices, and specification differences explain much of the spread.

Can this Bentley Mark VI be bought in the United Kingdom and registered elsewhere in Europe?

The car is located in Tollerton, United Kingdom. The dealer has not stated whether the price is quoted gross, net of VAT for export, or under the margin scheme. Cross-border purchase is normal for this kind of car, but the documentation, the certificate of conformity, transport and the registration rules of the destination country all have to be settled with the selling dealer first.

Which other Bentley Mark VI are priced closest to this one?

a 1948 car in the Netherlands at €298,500, and a 1948 car in the Netherlands at €389,500. Observed in 2026. Comparing them means putting model year, mileage, factory options and the VAT basis side by side before the price itself.

Who is selling this Bentley Mark VI, and how does a purchase work?

Kaaimans International, a professional dealer in Tollerton, United Kingdom. LUSSO lists the car and passes enquiries to that dealer; the inspection, the negotiation, the invoice and the transfer of ownership all take place directly between the buyer and the dealer. LUSSO does not hold stock, take deposits or act as an intermediary in payment.

Can this Bentley Mark VI be inspected before purchase?

The car is at Tollerton, United Kingdom, and an inspection is arranged with the selling dealer. Buyers based in another country commonly appoint an independent inspector or a marque specialist rather than travel. Ask the dealer for the service record, the number of previous owners and any accident history, with supporting documents for the information stated in the listing.

Is this Bentley Mark VI still available?

LUSSO republishes what the selling dealer advertises, and a car in demand is sometimes reserved or sold before the dealer updates its own site. Confirm current availability with Kaaimans International before travelling or committing funds. An enquiry sent from this page reaches that dealer directly.

What is needed to register this car if it does not stay in the United Kingdom?

A cross-border registration normally requires the vehicle registration document, the certificate of conformity or an equivalent type-approval record, the purchase invoice showing the VAT treatment, and proof that any tax due in the destination country has been settled. Temporary export plates and transport insurance are arranged either by the dealer or by the buyer. Requirements differ by country and should be confirmed with the selling dealer before payment.

1952 Bentley Mark VI Special for sale

1952 Bentley Mark VI Special for Sale in the United Kingdom