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1928 Bentley 4½ Litre Sports Tourer by Vanden Plas
United States • 24 Jun 2022
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AI Listing Summary
This 1928 Bentley 4½ Litre Sports Tourer by Vanden Plas is one of 665 naturally aspirated examples manufactured between 1927 and 1931. It features a 4.4-liter inline-four engine, a D-type four-speed manual transmission, and a fabric-covered body complemented by black-painted hood and fenders. The car has undergone refurbishment work, including modifications to the body and interior, and is accompanied by a Dr. Clare Hay report, factory literature, and spare parts.
Condition
7
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
TX3239
Odometer:
8,000 miles
Reg Number:
YW 6279
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Vanden Plas Four-Seat Touring Body.
8k Miles Shown, TMU.
4,398cc SOHC Inline-Four.
Four Valves Per Cylinder.
Twin SU Sloper Carburetors.
D-Type Four-Speed Manual Gearbox.
Black Paint & Fabric Covering.
Green Leather Upholstery.
Painted Wire Wheels.
Four-Wheel Mechanical Drum Brakes.
Front Dual-Friction Shock Absorbers.
Long-Range Fuel Tank.
Barker Dipping Headlight Mechanism.
Detachable Convertible Top & Tonneau.
Dr.
Clare Hay Report
This 1928 Bentley 4½ Litre is one of approximately 665 naturally aspirated examples manufactured between 1927 and 1931 and is among 148 delivered with four-seat standard Sports Touring coachwork by Vanden Plas.
Chassis TX3239 was dispatched to Vanden Plas in Spring 1928 and completed its final testing at Bentley’s Cricklewood facility on June 16 of that year.
The car was sold new by Newcastle dealer Frank Scott to its first owner, who is said to have retained it into the 1950s.
It spent several years on museum display in southern England ...
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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