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When it came to Bentley, Franay didn't restrain their work which was so typical of British design. Instead they went the opposite direction and created one of the most daring cars of the post-war era. Exaggerated curves and chrome accents where the theme which was applied to three Mark VI chassis.

All three cars were cabriolets, known as drop head coupes in the UK. The first was ordered by Monsieur Gudol and displayed at the 1947 Paris Auto Show. This was followed by two more cars in 1947 and 1948.

Barrett-Jackson's Sale

This is a 1947 Bentley Mark VI Cabriolet, with a custom body by Franay. It's also a one-of-a-kind, multiple 'Best In Show' Award winner and was created exclusively for the 1947 Paris Auto Show.

The interior is adorned in 100 percent frog skin, bringing an air of extreme customization to the already impressive vehicle. Is widely considered to be the most unique and valuable postwar Bentley on the planet and a Pebble Beach class winner.

This is the first major winning Concours d'Elegance car after WWII. Winning the first two major Concours in 1948, back-to-back, on the 12th of June at Enghien and the 17th of June at Bois de Bolougne. Mr. Gudol, the original owner and visionary of the Franay, was an industrialist whose sole purpose was to prove to the world that France was not only back from the rigors of war, but ready to reassert its dominance of haute couture and automotive design elegance. The awards the Franay has won over the decades is proof of his timeless vision.

This elegant Bentley was sold at Barrett-Jackson's 2006 Palm Springs Auction for $1 728 000 USD plus commission.