Bentley Mark vi LHD 1952 chassis B472LNZ, factory left-han

1952 Bentley Mark VI — chassis B472LNZ, factory left-hand drive, 14,215 miles

This Bentley Mark VI was completed at Crewe in December 1951 and shipped from London aboard the S.S. American Farmer to Chicago on 11 February 1952. It left the works in left-hand drive — one of only 32 built to this specification — in full American export trim. The accompanying factory documentation is complete: chassis card, works instruction and history card for chassis B472LNZ, confirming that engine B236N and body 4973 are the original numbers assigned to this chassis.

The four-speed gearbox is manual, the large sunroof opens across almost the full width, and the chassis and floors are sound and free of rust. The interior is in exceptional condition. The handbook and an extensive file of maintenance invoices are present.

Factory data

Chassis: B472LNZ · Engine: B236N · Body: 4973 · Works order: BX1272

Coachwork: Standard Steel Saloon by Bentley Motors

Steering position: A (left hand) — factory LHD, speedometer in miles

Gearbox: four-speed manual

Colours

Paint: Midnight Blue (ref. 243/2182)

Upholstery: grey hide VM.3220 with grey piping VM.3230

Headcloth and carpet: grey

Fine lines: ivory

Factory options and US export specification

Sealed beam headlamps

Export bumpers

Whitewall tyres

Special USA rear number plate bracket and lamp

Wing mirrors to both front wings

Badge bar

High frequency horns

Rear window demister with three-position heater/demister switch

120° vents

Medium and long wave radio (RD.4202)

Bonnet locks

"Made in England" name plate

Spare parts kit

Exide battery

The car was supplied new through Suburban Motors of Minneapolis to Richard Markley in Madison, Wisconsin. It later passed to the Ekholm family of Fish Creek, Wisconsin — first the father, then Bob Ekholm himself, who with his wife Judi earned national recognition as a painting couple. From 2008 to 2022 the Bentley formed part of the personal collection of His Highness Sheikh Nasser Mohammed Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah in Kuwait. His Highness Sheikh Nasser Mohammad Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah, the former Prime Minister of Kuwait, is renowned for holding one of the world's premier private collections of classic automobiles and luxury marques, heavily featuring rare Aston Martins and bespoke, highly customized sports cars. That careful custodianship explains the remarkably low reading of 14,215 miles.

Registered in the Netherlands as PM-50-11. We operate our own customs office and handle export, import, transport and the full fiscal process in house, delivering this Bentley worldwide, ready for registration in the country of destination. Viewing by appointment.

The mileage stated is the reading shown and cannot be guaranteed on a vehicle of this age.

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Algemene informatie

Tellerstand: 14.215 mijlen

Maten

Wielbasis: 305 cm

Milieu

Emissieklasse: Euro 0

Staat

Technische staat: goed

Optische staat: goed

Staat interieur: goed

Schade: schadevrij

Financiële informatie

BTW/marge: BTW niet verrekenbaar voor ondernemers (margeregeling)

Motorrijtuigenbelasting: geen

Afleverpakketten

Inbegrepen afleverpakket: Meeneemprijs: Dit is een meeneemprijs zonder aanvullende garantie. Garantie bij auto's tot 10 jaar tegen meerprijs mogelijk.

Overige informatie

Airconditioning: werkt

Storingsmelding: Nee

Aanvullende opties en accessoires

Rookvrij

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