LOT 149
1949 Bentley MK VI Saloon Coachwork by Freestone & Webb Chassis no. B133EW Engine no. B316E
Estimate: US$45,000 - US$65,000Lot to be sold without reserve
Lot 149
1949 Bentley MK VI Saloon Coachwork by Freestone & Webb
1949 Bentley MK VI Saloon
Coachwork by Freestone & Webb
Chassis no. B133EW
Engine no. B316E
Coachwork by Freestone & Webb
Chassis no. B133EW
Engine no. B316E
4,257cc OHV Inline 6-Cylinder Engine
Single Twin-Choke Carburetor
Approx. 130bhp
4-Speed Manual Transmission
Independent Front with Live Rear Axle Suspension
4-Wheel Drum Brakes
*Beautiful custom coachwork by Freestone & Webb
*1 of just 18 cars built to this design
*Matching numbers example
*Elegant two-tone blue livery
THE MOTORCAR OFFERED
1949 Bentley Mk VI chassis no. B133 EW features its handsome original four-door Saloon coachwork by Freestone & Webb. Records show this car first belonged to H. Lotery, who reportedly purchased several chassis from Crewe and usually favored Freestone & Webb coachwork. For his Mk VI, he ordered design 3046/C: A crisp and elegant four-door with flowing wing lines and hints of Freestone's signature "razor's edge" detailing. The Schoellkopf Card on file shows it belonged to Mr. Donald Feldman of New York City in the mid-1970s, and he had brought the car to the United States after what he described as "considerable rebuilding" in the United Kingdom. An active club member, Mr. Feldman participated in RREC and BDC events throughout his 35-plus year tenure with the Bentley. By 2011, Mr. Feldman had moved to Montana, and he listed the car for sale in club publications. The most recent owners purchased the car from him and cared for it during the past nine years.
Today, B133 EW presents in beautiful condition overall with a moderate patina earned through years of care and enjoyment. The two-tone blue livery suits the design quite well, and it presents with an honest character that suits the car's drivable nature. Features of the coachwork include a sunroof, central-mounted driving lamp, and bumper overriders. The cabin features light blue leather with complementing dark blue piping and carpets, accented by richly finished wood trim. The hides display a rich character earned through years of enjoyment. The switchgear is in good order, and the original Radiomobile radio sits below the dash.
The factory builds sheets accompanying the car confirm that it retains its original, numbers-matching 4 ¼-litre inline-six. The original tool kit and owner's handbook is also offered with the Bentley.
With its beautiful coachbuilt body and robust underpinnings, this Mk VI would be an excellent basis for a cosmetic freshening, yet it is also perfectly suited to enjoy as-is. Bentleys of this era are renowned for their impressive performance and high levels of refinement, making them ideal for enthusiastic touring. Well-loved and maintained, B133 EW has the potential to be an enjoyable selection for BDC or RROC tours and gatherings.
Single Twin-Choke Carburetor
Approx. 130bhp
4-Speed Manual Transmission
Independent Front with Live Rear Axle Suspension
4-Wheel Drum Brakes
*Beautiful custom coachwork by Freestone & Webb
*1 of just 18 cars built to this design
*Matching numbers example
*Elegant two-tone blue livery
THE MOTORCAR OFFERED
1949 Bentley Mk VI chassis no. B133 EW features its handsome original four-door Saloon coachwork by Freestone & Webb. Records show this car first belonged to H. Lotery, who reportedly purchased several chassis from Crewe and usually favored Freestone & Webb coachwork. For his Mk VI, he ordered design 3046/C: A crisp and elegant four-door with flowing wing lines and hints of Freestone's signature "razor's edge" detailing. The Schoellkopf Card on file shows it belonged to Mr. Donald Feldman of New York City in the mid-1970s, and he had brought the car to the United States after what he described as "considerable rebuilding" in the United Kingdom. An active club member, Mr. Feldman participated in RREC and BDC events throughout his 35-plus year tenure with the Bentley. By 2011, Mr. Feldman had moved to Montana, and he listed the car for sale in club publications. The most recent owners purchased the car from him and cared for it during the past nine years.
Today, B133 EW presents in beautiful condition overall with a moderate patina earned through years of care and enjoyment. The two-tone blue livery suits the design quite well, and it presents with an honest character that suits the car's drivable nature. Features of the coachwork include a sunroof, central-mounted driving lamp, and bumper overriders. The cabin features light blue leather with complementing dark blue piping and carpets, accented by richly finished wood trim. The hides display a rich character earned through years of enjoyment. The switchgear is in good order, and the original Radiomobile radio sits below the dash.
The factory builds sheets accompanying the car confirm that it retains its original, numbers-matching 4 ¼-litre inline-six. The original tool kit and owner's handbook is also offered with the Bentley.
With its beautiful coachbuilt body and robust underpinnings, this Mk VI would be an excellent basis for a cosmetic freshening, yet it is also perfectly suited to enjoy as-is. Bentleys of this era are renowned for their impressive performance and high levels of refinement, making them ideal for enthusiastic touring. Well-loved and maintained, B133 EW has the potential to be an enjoyable selection for BDC or RROC tours and gatherings.
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