Description

The Bentley Mk VI Figoni et Falaschi Coupé is a stunning and rare expression of post-war automotive artistry, blending British engineering excellence with the flamboyant, sculptural flair of French coachbuilding. Built on the Bentley Mk VI chassis, this particular model was bodied by the famed Parisian firm Figoni et Falaschi, best known for their dramatic, flowing designs on Talbot-Lago and Delahaye chassis during the pre-war era.

Unveiled in the late 1940s, the Figoni-bodied Mk VI Coupé represented a unique fusion of conservative British mechanicals and the exuberant style of French haute couture motoring. The bodywork is typically characterized by teardrop fenders, elegantly sweeping lines, chrome accents, and a curvaceous roofline that descends gracefully into a tapered rear. It exudes both motion and grace, even at rest.

Inside, the car would have been appointed with luxurious materials like hand-stitched leather, polished wood veneers, and finely detailed instrumentation, matching the elegance of its exterior. Beneath the artistic coachwork lies Bentley’s proven 4.25-litre inline-six engine, known for its smooth delivery and quiet strength, paired with a four-speed manual gearbox. The ride and handling were refined, befitting a grand touring coupé of such stature.

Only one or a very limited number of Bentley Mk VI chassis were ever clothed by Figoni et Falaschi, making this coupé an exceedingly rare collector’s piece. Today, it stands as a breathtaking example of cross-cultural collaboration—where British mechanical rigor met French design romance, producing a car that is as much a rolling sculpture as it is a piece of automotive history.