Bentley's 'Silent Sports Car' - the luxurious Mk VI | E2E E13

The 1949 Bentley Mk VI Standard Steel Saloon is a paragon of British luxury and engineering precision, marking Bentley’s first post-war luxury car under its new Rolls Royce ownership. Renowned for its refined elegance, incredible ride quality, and robust performance, this model introduced the seamless fusion of preeminent comfort with the dependable power and redundancy that Bentley is celebrated for. But how will this dignified saloon, with its impeccable craftsmanship and timeless appeal, compare to the more dynamic lineup of cars in the Haugland Collection? Join Alex and Amy Haugland as they uncover the storied past and do a deep dive into the plentiful details and neuances of owning a Bentley Mark 6, from a detailed showcase in their studio to a stately drive through Oregon's scenic byways. Then they'll assess everything from its style, performance, delight and more to determine where this beautiful classic will score in the Haugland Rank. The enduring legacy of the 1949 Bentley Mk VI is here in this week’s episode of Everyday to Exotic!

📝 EPISODE 13 CONTENT: 📝
00:00 - Intro
00:41 - History
02:56 - Exterior
09:55 - Engine & Mechanicals
16:40 - Interior
27:02 - Amy's Driving Issue
27:59 - The Drive
35:25 - Haugland Score
40:02 - Haugland Rank
40:41 - Schedule Change & Outro

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We’re glad you’re here for this episode of Everyday to Exotic, a brand-new YouTube series created for automobile lovers of all ages. If you’re new to the channel, welcome! You’re still early - we’re just getting started. Each episode reviews a car in the incredible Haugland Collection, a diverse selection of rare & exotic automobiles, with your hosts (and the owners and curators), Amy and Alex Haugland.

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🔍- A beautiful and cinematic overview of each unique vehicle, covering its features, quirks and surprises, and an engaging tour of everything from the engine and exterior to the interior and more.

🛣️- A trip out on beautiful Oregon roads where stunning vistas are always just around the corner. Get a sense of what it’s like to drive (and knit!) in iconic automotive legends.

📊- Finally, each car is given a Haugland Score - based on five unique criteria - then the scores are added up and placed into the Haugland Rank, letting us find out where each car fits within the Haugland Collection. You might be as surprised as Alex and Amy to find out how they rated their cars!

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Hosts: Alex Haugland @ahaugland1 (IG: @hauglandcollection)
Amy Haugland (IG: @sockpirateknits)
Directed / Edited / Credits Writer - @hisnameisjoel (IG: @deloregon)

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[weyboi]

That was a brilliantly made video taking in all the aspect's of the Bentley which I thoroughly enjoyed and took me down memory lane as my Mother had a Mk VI in two tone graphite and silver with red upholstery. As a child of about 6 at the time I can remember what felt like a cavernous rear area and felt as though my Mother was way up front somewhere, especially as her previous car was Ford Y Type, talk about an upgrade! As it happens, she was also a racing driver.
Great videos, keep them coming. Thanks, from Surrey, UK

[Kyleinasailing]

In the 1960s my father had a MK6 and a 16mm Bell and Howell camera. All holidays in France were filmed....still enormous destruction from the war there at this time. With four kids in the car and my mother in the front looking like a film star often with cigarette !!! My father later had S and T type Bentleys but always said that the R type was the best to drive because it gave you so much more feel of the road. The only problem with the car was that on returning through customs at Dover the car was often searched for illegal boxes of my father invariably had. My sisters still have all the films which were numerous.

[richardparkersmith]

I grew up in an extended family and my uncle inherited a Mk6. We loved it. When I failed my driving test for the 3rd time (rules not car control) he took me in hand, put learner plates on the Bentley and off we went with never a thought that I might not be comfortable with gear change by the door and an umbrella handbrake. After half a dozen outings, I passed my test. Happy days.

[TheStobb]

What a beautiful car, even with its RAZOR edge styling well built cars I can remember them still on the road open till the early 70s in the UK. In the 70s someone I knew had a rolls-Royce in Northern England he and his wife were on holiday there car broke down none of the local establishment would touch it so he got in touch with rolls-Royce who sent a covered brake down truck, they got a higher car and continued their holiday when they got home the car was fixed and at their home waiting for them, A couple of months later he thought they hadn’t sent the bill so he got in Touch with RR and they said, you must be mistaken RRs never Break down. Thank you for this video

[Paggerd]

Seems this car has gone to a good home with appreciative owners, well done.

[jeffreywhitehead]

I love driving my friend's Silver Dawn with the same body, here in Melbourne Australia, and suggested to him that this video is compulsory family viewing, as his daughter is about to learn how to drive Dawn. I reconditioned the RCA AM model number 1 radio, which was fun. The only significant difference between our Dawn and your MkVI, besides the grill and badging, seems to be .... yours has a clock! I really loved your video and how you put it together so I'm sharing it around.

[tudorevans]

I'd also like to add what wonderful production value in this video, well done you.

[GregoryJohnston-qv]

Wonderful to finally see a very well-produced film celebrating a very underrated model. I've enjoyed driving two of these fabulous cars in almost 50 years.
If you love pre-war styling combined with post-war performance, there is no better car.

[testsubject]

The sheer amount of "built to last" on this car is really impressive. Also, from now on I'm going to refer to the bumper on a Bentley as a "buntler". That term is forever in my brain.

[donovanreimer]

This is the best old car review ever. Love the format. Brilliant execution which would make any car appealing. Subscribed !!

[caspaabriel]

First time here and viewing this channel. So I've watched this Bentley video. Immediately becoming a subscriber! Fascinating, informative and quite incredible. Detailed exploration of the car is so interesting. Though frankly, you two are a large part of my real like of this channel. Please continue with the great work, fantastic job. So, I've got much viewing, to catch up on with your channel!

[paulshubsachs]

From an English resident of France. Many thanks for a joyful video. I'm glad you enjoy the Mk.VI so much. When, and only when these cars are in top condition, they are very fine animals. Of course, they were intended to be maintained fastidiously, but so many were run into the ground when they were simply 'old' cars, that they could become nightmares. A friend in Alabama had an equally nice 'R'-Type, and I used to suggest swapping it for a Step-Down Hudson!

[SLED-]

Your production of the videos is top shelf! Carry on!👍

[davidhynd]

Wow, that's simply gorgeous. It must have been quite a revelation to drive when new. What a privilege to own such a lovely machine. I really enjoyed the video. Thank you.

[hisnameisjoel]

Such a beautiful car! It was so amazing to film and be a part of this episode

[uwattie]

Really enjoyable video, your enthusiasm and love for the car shine through. A beautiful car, a great story told extremely well. All the very best.

[jimburig]

Thank you, Alex and Amy Haugland. I really enjoyed your presentation, so I subscribed (& liked 👍).

[robertyoung]

Great - I enjoy the long format more highly detailed shows. Thank you for sharing your experiences and collection.

[peterjames]

I have a 1948 MkVI in New Zealand and was great to see yours being used. I use mine as much as I can, at least 3 times a week if it's not raining. They are, as you say, made for driving and people really love them. I would love to come to the US in it and tour the country, but maybe slightly above my budget! Good film, thanks for sharing.

[redhotjedi]

Man the guy that details those cars has to be a master of his craft 😲