Bentley 4 1/4 Pillarless Saloon par Vanvooren – 1936

English registration title Sold without contrôle technique

SANS RÉSERVE

In the 1920s, Bentley expanded its reputation and cemented its status by winning one of the most prestigious and demanding motor races of the time: the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans.

The British firm racked up no fewer than five victories between 1924 and 1930 (including four consecutive wins between 1927 and 1930).

Despite these successes, Walter Owen Bentley found himself in serious financial difficulty and was forced to sell the company that bore his name to his long-time rival, Rolls-Royce.

Although the new Bentleys made in Derby (the Rolls-Royce factory where their production was relocated) retained a touch of sportiness, they were now designed to be elegant and comfortable.

They were, in a way, Rolls-Royce bis.

The ‘new’ 3½ Litre was produced until 1936, before being replaced by the famous 4¼ Litre, capable of travelling at over 150 km/h in complete co...