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Bentley Mark VI Lightweight Breathable Car Cover
 Motoring history looks especially fondly on the Bentley Mark IV and it is loved by enthusiasts the world over. The Bentley Mark VI was actually the first vehicle from the company developed after World War II and as such encompasses much of the optimism and spirit of adventure that was present throughout the decade. From 1946 through to 1952 the Bentley Mark VI was the most luxurious vehicle that could be purchased and it helped raise the profile of Bentley and introduce the company to a far larger audience. The Mark VI was also the first car to be developed by Rolls Royce complete with factory coachwork but still utilising a custom coachbuilder to construct the chassis.
The custom design chassis of the Mark VI proved to be such a popular and pioneering shape that it was used on a number of other vehicles such as the Silver Wraith (released in 1946) and the Silver Dawn (released in 1949). The 4.3 litre engine that powers the Bentley Mark VI was quickly replaced by a 4.6 litre engine as soon as technology allowed, this provided some much needed extra power and allowed much greater acceleration. A four speed syncromesh manual gearbox completed the setup along with independent coil springs and leaf springs, and a unique adjustable rear suspension.
A large number of new technologies were developed and introduced by Bentley on their Mark VI vehicle. These include the addition of drum brakes that were connected to the more traditional Rolls Royce servo. Whilst many of the Mark VI vehicles were initially built at Pressed Steel Ltd in Coventry the manufacturing was finished at the Bentley factory in Crewe where the chassis was painted and interior finished. The sliding sunroof featured as standard on the Bentley Mark VI was something of a unique feature in the period and the top speed of 100 mph was very high considering the nature of the vehicle.
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