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33a Normanby Rd, Mount Eden, Auckland 1024, New Zealand

LIVE AUCTION 1952 Bentley Mark VI Drop Head Coupe For Sale by Auction

Please Note: For sale by live auction on August 18th at Webb's Auction House, Normanby Road, Auckland. All vehicles included in the sale will be available for viewing prior to the sale. Details listed below. To register or for further information please follow the link.

Chassis no: B119NY
Engine no: B309N

Manufactured from 1946 to 1952, the Mark VI was the first post-war luxury car produced by Bentley. Initially powered by a 4. 3-litre straight six-engine, this was replaced in 1951 with a 4. 6-litre version. As well as selling complete cars with an all steel body, Bentley also wanted to differentiate themselves from other manufacturers by supplying custom coachwork companies a chassis-only 2-door Drop Head Coupe. Whilst such work was usually attended to by their associated company, Park Ward, a number of others such as Graber, Hodson, Windovers and Abbott were also prominent in producing vehicles based upon Bentley under-pining.

In Bernard L. King’s standard reference Bentley Motors On The Road, Bentley Mark VI records that only 57 examples of Park Ward’s lovely Drop Head Coupe, Design Number 99 were built. Bodies were constructed of lightweight and corrosion-resistant aluminium panels, with chassis B119NY being one of them. In its day, it was not only the most expensive production car in the world but also the fastest 5-seater at 100 mph+! This example bears a fully restored aluminium body, an overhauled engine, new electric hood and lining with all trim replaced. Essentially, it wants for nothing! Even the boot has been recarpeted, and the exhaust replaced. The original toolkit too is in situ along with a reproduction handbook, workshop and parts manual.

From a past-owner and New Zealand perspective, Webb’s research indicates that the car was first registered in Timaru in November 1969, presumably ex United Kingdom. It was subsequently sold in 1996, then again in 2002 and 2008, before being bought by the current vendor in 2018.

To a future owner acquiring a vehicle like this will be an enriching experience tempered with much enjoyment. In short, this is a rare and beautiful collectable automobile being a wonderful combination of Bentley engineering and Park Ward coachwork. Mileage is recorded as 71, 436 miles.

Vehicle will be sold registered and with a current WOF.

Note: Webb’s wish to thank Colin Gray and Peter Waddington of Colgray Motors, Auckland, for their help in supplying much of the above information.

Viewing Times -
Thursday 15 August: 10am - 5pm
Friday 16 August: 10am - 5pm
Saturday 17 August: 10am - 5pm
Sunday 18 August: 10am - 12pm

Live Auction -
Sunday 18 August: 2:30pm

Car Collections
Monday 19 August: 10am-4pm
Tuesday 20 August: 10am-4pm

Viewing & Auction Location -
Webb’s
33a Normanby Road
Mt Eden
Auckland 1024
New Zealand

Telephone/ Absentee Bids
Please complete the telephone or absentee bid form at the back of the catalogue, scan and send to using the button below. Alternatively, please call +64 9 529 5600 and arrange over the phone. Bids must be received 48 hours prior to the commencement of the auction.

Buyer’s Premium
Buyer’s premium of 15% plus GST will be added to the hammer price of all vehicles. Note GST is applicable to the buyer’s premium only.

Registration
To register to buy, all potential purchasers not known to Webb’s will be asked to provide an accredited form of photo identification (drivers licence or passport).

Shipping
Webb’s will have local, national and international freight agents available to arrange deliveries. Quotes will be available from using the button below

Payments and Collections
Payments and Collections can be made from Webb’s
Monday 19 August: 10am-4pm
Tuesday 20 August: 10am-4pm

All goods must be collected and paid for before 4pm on Tuesday 20 August to avoid removal and storage charges.
All payments must be made in New Zealand dollars. Credit cards will be accepted in person only with a surcharge of 2. 2% for Visa and Mastercard and 3. 3% for American Express. Personal company and bank cheques are not accepted. Direct transfers are accepted, account details will be included in your invoice.

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