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£480,564
135 — Well-known car, extensively toured in recent years and complete with Dr. Clare Hay report 1929 Bentley 4½ Liter Tourer Coachwork in the style of Vanden Plas, by Elmdown Engineering
United States • 5 Jun 2022
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1929 Bentley 4½ Liter Tourer, with coachwork in the style of Vanden Plas by Elmdown Engineering, has a rich history including extensive touring and racing. It features a comprehensive report by Dr. Clare Hay, documenting its ownership and rebuild, making it a well-documented and usable classic, eligible for various vintage events.
Condition
7
The car has been rebuilt and actively used, with a well-documented history. It exhibits a patina that suits its age, indicating it has been maintained and used, making it a driver-quality car. The recent check-over showing excellent compression and smooth gearbox contribute to a higher rating.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
FB 3320
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
OU 1179
RHD/LHD:
RHD
4,398cc SOHC Inline 4-Cylinder Engine - 4 Overhead Valves Per Cylinder 110bhp at 3,500rpm 4-Speed 'C' Gearbox Front and Rear Leaf Spring Suspension 4-Wheel Drum Brakes with Servo Assist.
* First time ever publicly offered for sale * Well-documented car * Offered with comprehensive report by Dr.
Clare Hay * Archetypal 'WO' look, great physical presence * Eligible for Vintage Bentley and other events * Successfully completed Pebble Beach Motoring Classic and Colorado Grand in 2019 THE BENTLEY 4½ LITER W O Bentley proudly debuted the new 3-liter car bearing his name on Stand 126 at the 1919 Olympia Motor Exhibition, the prototype engine having fired up for the first time just a few weeks earlier.
In only mildly developed form, this was the model which was to become a legend in motor racing history and which, with its leather-strapped bonnet, classical radiator design and British Racing Green livery has become the archetypal vintage sports car.
Early success in the 1922 Isle of Man Tou...
Points of note
£290,950
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£448,500
Median Price (Since 2020)
£1,283,694
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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