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£525k

1929 Bentley 4½-Litre Tourer

Bonhams • UK • 7 Apr 2019

Market Position:

Upper Mid-Market

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£525,000

1929 Bentley 4½-Litre Tourer

UK • 7 Apr 2019

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1929 Bentley 4½-Litre Tourer, chassis number RL3428, is a highly original, matching-numbers example with its original Vanden Plas body. Having been with a single family since 1939, it boasts exceptional documentation and recent re-commissioning, making it a remarkable find for Bentley enthusiasts.

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Condition 

7

The car has been well-maintained throughout its life, with an engine rebuild in 1987 and recent re-commissioning. It has undergone bodywork restoration and re-paneling in aluminum, as well as interior re-trimming. The car retains its original chassis, engine, gearbox, body, and registration, and has been in single-family ownership since 1939. The documentation is exceptionally well-kept.

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UU 8740

1929

Auction

RL3428

RHD

United Kingdom

£525k

1929 Bentley 4½-Litre Tourer

Bonhams • UK • 7 Apr 2019

Market Position:

Upper Mid-Market

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Price Analysis vs Other 4.5 Litres

£37,276

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£437,880

Median Price (Since 2020)

£609,745

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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