THE CLASSIC SALE 21st & 22nd March 2026

+ buyer’s premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT) 61 • Purchased in Bristol in the early 1980s and used regularly across the West of England before periods of careful storage during overseas work, with repainting completed in the 1990s and further trim and mechanical recommissioning later • Finished in its original Sardonyx Brown Metallichrome, resprayed using a rediscovered period paint recipe, with a brown hood, body-colour headlamp trims and original leather upholstery retained, along with a factory-fitted two-dial burglar alarm and valve radio • Powered by the original 2.2-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing around 70bhp, paired with a manual gearbox, with a drivetrain shared across several contemporary Austin models including the London Taxi • Period welding has been carried out to the rear sills, with ongoing mechanical attention over the years by both the owner and an Austin-Healey specialist, subsequently featured in a period magazine road test •Retaining its original registration number PAE 559 and offered with a compelling backstory spanning more than 40 years of ownership A rare and characterful example of Austin’s flagship early-1950s 6-seat family coupé, offered without reserve. Seller Rating: 51 / 135 «« Registration: PAE 559 Chassis No.: BD3110204 Estimate: £4,000 - £6,000 offered without reserve Specialist: Stacey Williams Telephone No: 07472 250306 Lot 197 1952 Austin Hereford Convertible • 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 Owned by our vendor since 1987, this Mk VI Bentley is looking for someone to complete it’s stalled restoration. Offered without reserve. Seller Rating: 44 / 135 «« Registration: JYT 503 Chassis No.: B54DA Estimate: £3,000 - £5,000 offered without reserve Specialist: Alex Lucocq Telephone No: 07739 344627 Lot 198 1948 Bentley Mark VI Standard Steel Saloon More Details Lot 197 Bid On Lot 197 More Details Lot 198 Bid On Lot 198