£243.7k
1938 Bentley 4 1/4 L Coupé Vanvooren
Artcurial • France • 10 Feb 2018
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£243,656
1938 Bentley 4 1/4 L Coupé Vanvooren
France • 10 Feb 2018
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AI Listing Summary
This 1938 Bentley 4 1/4 L Coupé by Vanvooren, chassis B-132-LS, boasts a unique history, having been commissioned by Lucie Vogt and featuring bespoke design elements. Recently part of the Volante Collection, it's presented in beautifully restored condition with original upholstery, though it requires servicing due to its museum status.
Condition
8
The car is described as being in a beautifully restored condition, with original blue upholstery that has been painstakingly cleaned and treated. The listing also mentions that the cars in the Volante collection have been extremely well looked after and conserved. However, it's important to note that the car is a museum exhibit that has not been driven much in recent years and will require a routine inspection and service before use.
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B-132-LS
1938
Auction
4740 RL 5
France
£243.7k
1938 Bentley 4 1/4 L Coupé Vanvooren
Artcurial • France • 10 Feb 2018
Market Position:
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Description
1938 Bentley 4 1/4 L Coupé Vanvooren Titre de circulation US, dédouané en UE Châssis n° B-132-LS Moteur n° F-4-BH Carrosserie Vanvooren n° 2914 - Collection Volante - Carrosserie unique et élégante, modèle de grand luxe - Superbe présentation, sellerie d'origine - Commandée neuve par Lucie Vogt Cette voiture a été commandée le 18 octobre 1937 par l'intermédiaire de la Franco-Britannic, à Paris, par Lucie Vogt.
Née en 1911, cette jeune femme appartenait à une richissime famille d'industriels, son grand-père possédant les mines de potassium "Kali Sainte-Thérèse" qui prendront ensuite le nom de 'Mines domaniales des potasses d'Alsace".
Très tôt, elle était attirée par l'automobile et obtenait son permis de conduire dès l'âge de 18 ans, ce qui était rare pour une femme.
De nombreuses voitures se sont succédées dans la famille, principalement Bugatti, et Lucie Vogt en a elle-même possédé plusieurs.
Mais en 1936, une 57 S Atalante (châssis 57472) lui ayant procuré des soucis techniques, ...
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Operating from Paris, France, Artcurial is a physical auction house handling classic, collector, and historic competition cars. They conduct live auctions at major European events, providing consignment and valuation services.
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