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Bentley MK VI Coupé

1949Coachwork by Pininfarina

THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE

Model dossier

Production period
1949
Body style
Coupé
Chassis
B466DA
Engine
Inline-6
Type
One-off
Production
1

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE CAR

Coachbuilding, design & conversions

PRICE & SALES RECORD

Vehicle value

Original price
Not documented
Latest recorded sale
Not documented

01 / THE STORY

History & context

The Bentley MK VI Coupé Pininfarina is a luxurious and rare example of post-war automotive design and craftsmanship. Following the debut of the cabriolet version at the 1949 Geneva Motor Show, Pininfarina crafted a special Coupé version for an affluent customer based in Geneva. The car is elegantly finished in Mason Black, contrasting beautifully with its striking green interior, embodying both sophistication and exclusivity. This particular Bentley MK VI wears an older restoration, which has stood the test of time, still presenting itself impressively. The exterior retains its refined elegance, while the interior showcases the meticulous attention to detail typical of Bentley’s bespoke craftsmanship. Fitted with whitewall tires, the car exudes a sense of timeless style that harks back to the golden age of motoring luxury. Under the hood, the engine compartment is clean and well-detailed, reflecting the care and expertise that has gone into maintaining this exquisite vehicle. The car’s Pininfarina bodywork proudly bears the traditional coachbuilder badges, underscoring the Italian design house’s renowned craftsmanship. At the front, the iconic Bentley ‘Flying B’ radiator cap further enhances the car’s classic British heritage. Combining the prestige of Bentley with the design prowess of Pininfarina, the MK VI Coupé stands as a unique and collectible vehicle. Its blend of British engineering and Italian artistry, along with the luxurious touches seen in both its restoration and original design, make it a standout among classic cars. Whether admired for its performance, history, or aesthetics, the Bentley MK VI Coupé Pininfarina remains a symbol of elegance and a testament to the enduring allure of custom coachbuilt automobiles.

02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY

Specifications & construction

Production & construction

Production
1
Production type
One-off

Engine & performance

Engine configuration
Inline-6

Design & manufacture

Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
Pininfarina
Manufacturer · Documented
Bentley
Designer · Documented
Fedele Bianco

04 / INDIVIDUAL HISTORY

Chassis & provenance

Chassis B466DA
Chassis number
B466DA
Engine number
B233D
Year
1949

06 / EVENTS & AWARDS

Events & awards

Geneva B466DA · legacy_preserved
Date
1949
Chassis
B466DA

Preserved CI 1.0 relation. Evidence field: _yoast_wpseo_primary_events. No award inferred.

08 / FROM THE ARCHIVE

Archive

No publishable archival references are currently catalogued for this vehicle.

10 / CONNECTED HISTORY

Timeline

Chronological history1 dated records
  1. B466DA · Event

    Geneva

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