Bentley Mark VI

The Bentley Mark VI was a landmark model, representing the company's first post-war production car. Introduced in 1946, it was also the first Bentley offered with a factory-built "Standard Steel Saloon" body, a major shift from the traditional practice of supplying only a rolling chassis to independent coachbuilders. It was initially powered by a 4.3-liter F-head inline-6, which was upgraded to a more powerful 4.6-liter "big bore" engine in 1951.

Collectors are drawn to the Mark VI for its historical significance and its blend of pre-war style with post-war usability. While the Standard Steel Saloon is the most common version, the rare coachbuilt cars from firms like H.J. Mulliner and Park Ward are the most sought-after. These special-bodied cars, especially drophead coupes, command significant premiums over their factory-bodied counterparts.

The market for the Mark VI is broad, reflecting the variety of body styles and conditions. The average sale price of $46,487 typically buys a solid Standard Steel Saloon, making it a relatively affordable entry into classic Bentley ownership. However, concours-quality coachbuilt examples can fetch hundreds of thousands, as shown by the top sale price of $330,000.

Prices range from $2,500 for project cars to $330,000 for rare, coachbuilt examples.