1948 Bentley Mark VI Standard Steel Saloon

Sold for

£6,187.50

Ended 21 Mar 2026

Data from Iconic Auctioneers, updated on 10 Oct 2026

Specification

Fuel: GASOLINE
Steering: RHD
Auction house guide: £3,000 – £5,000
Sale: The Classic Sale at the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show 2026

Introduced in 1946, the Mk VI was Bentley's first post-war model and the first vehicle ever offered by the company with factory-designed coachwork
Built around a massive cruciform-braced chassis with independent front suspension and a leaf-sprung 'live' rear axle, it was fitted with a freshly developed 4,257cc OISE (overhead inlet side exhaust valve) straight-six engine mated to a 4-speed manual gearbox
Capable of over 100mph when clad in the factory's understated 'standard steel saloon' coachwork, the Mk VI quickly developed a reputation for being a refined yet responsive drive
Our vendor acquired B54DA in 1987 and it was his carriage of choice for various UK holidays down to Cornwall giving 25 years 'good service'
It continued to be used and maintained until 2013 when a start was made to restore the Bentley to it’s former glory. As you can see, this was not completed and offers an opportunity for an enthusiast to finish the car's restoration
Parts removed that are viable, such as the front wings, are included and we recommend your inspection at our sale to establish just how much work remains to be carried out
Offered without reserve

Sold prices from every recorded auction. Prices in GBP.

Median sold price

£52,000

Sold range

£52,000 – £52,000

Sold lots

Price trend

Not enough sales yet

Sold 88% below the median for this model

Only 1 other sale recorded so far - the price chart appears at 5.