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- 1951 Bentley Mark VI by Freestone & Webb
1951 Bentley Mark VI by Freestone & Webb
Lot Number: 189
1951 Bentley Mark VI by Freestone & Webb
Stately Mark VI clothed by Freestone & Webb in their elegant 'Design 3406' four-door, six-light coachwork.
- Sold for: £22,500
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 10th December, 2022 at 10.30am GMT at Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN
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BODY COLOUR
Mason Black / Olive Green -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
LGK 64 -
ODOMETER READING
87454 Miles
SUMMARY
Stately Mark VI clothed by Freestone & Webb in their elegant 'Design 3406' four-door, six-light coachwork.
DESCRIPTION
- Dating from 1951, this elegant Mark VI (#B10LJ) continues to present well in Mason Black over Dark Olive Green with a gold coachline echoed on the Olive Green wheel rims
- Long established coachbuilder, Freestone & Webb of Willesden, North London created bespoke bodywork for 106 Mark VI Bentleys of which 18 were finished to their design reference 3046/C. #B10LJ was further specified with privacy glass and electric rear windows (the front ones are manual quick release)
- The car's first owner is recorded as Lieutenant-Colonel W.E.Frieze of the European Wool Co. Ltd who kept the Bentley from June 1951 until 1969. It was subsequently enjoyed by Ernest Hilton until 1972, Cyril Voce to 2004, Timothy Lovell to 2018 and finally our vendor. All this information is included in the car's fascinating history file
- Described by our vendor as predominantly unrestored but well maintained and benefitting from an engine rebuild in 1998
- The interior is comfortable and has been retrimmed at some point in a lovely shade of Sage Green piped in black
- It's supplied with its original large and small tools, early handbook and a copy of Bernard King’s book on the model, Complete Classics No. 9, picturing B10L and signed by the author
- With a current indicated mileage of 87,468 over 71 years, this venerable Bentley appears to have enjoyed a fairly gentle life and is said to drive rather well for its advancing years
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 189
- Make
- BENTLEY
- Model
- MARK VI BY FREESTONE AND WEBB
- Variant
- Four door, six-light Saloon
- Registration Number
- LGK 64
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Chassis Number
- B10LJ
- Engine Number
- B5.L
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Mason Black / Olive Green
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Simon Langsdale
- Car Specialist
- simon@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Simon.
CONTACTSCORE:
107 / 135
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Vehicle History
Remarks
Much documentation
Restoration Notes
Comprehensively maintained
About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
Vehicles can be collected from The Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN, on Sunday 11th December between 10am and 3pm and Monday 12th September between 9am and 1pm.
Our transport partners, EM Rogers, can assist with collection and delivery. Please contact them on 01604 755511 or trafficdesk@emrogers.co.uk for a quote.
Due to venue restrictions we need to be clear of The WEC by 1pm on Monday 12th therefore any motor vehicles not collected by this time will be taken to our transport partners storage facility in Northampton for a fee of £150 plus VAT. Storage will be charged at £10 plus VAT per day.
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