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34-Years-Owned 1938 Bentley 4¼ Litre Saloon by Gurney Nutting
Bring A Trailer • US • 26 Jul 2022
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34-Years-Owned 1938 Bentley 4¼ Litre Saloon by Gurney Nutting
US • 26 Jul 2022
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1938 Bentley 4¼ Litre Saloon by Gurney Nutting, owned for 34 years, features a rebuilt 4,257cc inline-six engine and refurbished interior. While it boasts a comprehensive mechanical overhaul and participation in New England events, the car presents cosmetic imperfections such as paint chipping and corrosion, plus some known mechanical issues.
Condition
6
The car has been refurbished with new parts but also has some cosmetic imperfections. The engine was rebuilt with a replacement block, cylinder head, and pistons, while the interior was re-trimmed. Cosmetically, there is chipping and cracking around the door edges and sunroof perimeter. Some corrosion is present on the wheel surfaces. The windshield wipers do not work, and the Bijur lubrication system leaks.
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30,000 miles
B139LE
1938
Auction
Manual
RHD
United States
Not Sold
34-Years-Owned 1938 Bentley 4¼ Litre Saloon by Gurney Nutting
Bring A Trailer • US • 26 Jul 2022
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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Description
30k Miles
Shown, TMU.
Rebuilt 4,257cc OHV Inline-Six.
Twin SU Carburetors.
Four-Speed Manual Transmission.
Alloy Coachwork by Gurney Nutting.
White Paint.
Gray Connolly Leather Upholstery.
Painted Wire Wheels.
Sliding Sunroof.
Servo-Assisted Mechanical Brakes.
Recessed Rear Cabin Lighting.
Refurbished in 1985.
Copies of Factory Order Sheet.
Invoices Dating Back to 1980s This 1938 Bentley 4¼ Litre is a four-door saloon featuring alloy bodywork by Gurney Nutting and is said to have been displayed on the coachbuilder’s stand at the London Motor Show before being delivered new to the Car Mart in London.
Chassis B139LE was sold to its first owner in December 1938 in Horsham, UK, and was later imported to the US before receiving a refurbishment in 1985 with its previous owner in Connecticut.
It was acquired in 1988 by its current owners, who have since used it for participation in various events in the New England region.
A rebuild of the 4,257cc OHV inline-six approximately...
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