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Not Sold (Est: £80,000 - £100,000)
1938 Bentley 4¼-Litre Drophead Coupé
United Kingdom • 13 Apr 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This Derby Bentley, originally delivered in the UK, has a rich history including time in the USA and New Zealand. Extensively restored between 2016 and 2024, it features an aluminium cylinder head, overdrive, and numerous mechanical upgrades. The car is described as being in excellent running condition and ready for new ownership.
Condition
8
The car has been extensively restored between 2016 and 2024, including a bare-metal respray, re-veneered woodwork, and new carpets. Mechanical work includes rebuilt pumps, steering box, and a rewired electrical system. The car is reported to start 'on the button' and run nicely, suggesting it is in very good mechanical condition. While it has been used regularly, the recent restoration work indicates that any wear has been addressed.
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Transmission:
Manual
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Reg Number:
AFN 400
RHD/LHD:
RHD
• Delivered new in the UK • Subsequently exported to the USA • Present ownership in the UK and New Zealand since 1988 • Extensively restored between 2016 and 2024 • Aluminium cylinder head and overdrive fitted • 'On the button' and ready to enjoy This handsome Derby Bentley was sold new to a Mr A H Bowkett of Margate, who owned bakeries there.
It was sold through Rootes but probably delivered by Martin Walter as there is a plaque on the dashboard to that effect.
There is no further history of the car in this country prior to its being exported to the USA.
While there some restoration was carried out, including a repaint in Burgundy red.
In 1987, BDC member Harry Fuchs discovered the Bentley (it had previously been resident in a museum in Palm Beach, Florida) and brought the car back to the UK (see US paperwork on file).
Our vendors purchased it in 1988.
Their first adventure with the Bentley was a trip to Monaco to watch the Formula 1 Grand Prix, which it accomplished without inc...
Points of note
£61,875
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£129,375
Median Price (Since 2020)
£166,750
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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