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1937 Bentley 4¼ Litre Saloon by Park Ward

Bring A Trailer • US • 22 Jan 2026

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1937 Bentley 4¼ Litre Saloon by Park Ward

US • 22 Jan 2026

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AI Listing Summary

This 1937 Bentley 4¼ Litre Saloon, a classic pre-war vehicle, features a Park Ward body, inline-six engine, and a four-speed manual transmission. While it boasts a rich history and elegant features like a sliding sunroof and beige leather interior, it also presents several cosmetic and mechanical issues that need attention, including cracked lenses, paint imperfections, and corrosion.

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Condition 

5

The car has some cosmetic issues, like a cracked headlight lens, delaminating windshield, pitted brightwork, and chipped paint. The interior also shows wear with cracks in the wood dashboard, discolored carpets, and worn upholstery. The tires are old and need replacement, and there's corrosion on underbody components.

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71,000 miles

B199KU

1937

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Manual

RHD

United States

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1937 Bentley 4¼ Litre Saloon by Park Ward

Bring A Trailer • US • 22 Jan 2026

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Description

4,257cc Inline-Six Dual SU Carburetors Four-Speed Manual Transmission Black Paint Sliding Sunroof Rear-Mounted Spare 18" Steel Wheels w/Full Covers Finned Drum Brakes Beige Leather Upholstery Wood Interior Trim This 1937 Bentley 4¼ Litre is a standard saloon with steel and aluminum coachwork by Park Ward, and it is believed to have been first registered in Scotland.

By the 1970s, chassis B199KU had been brought to the US, where it spent more than five decades owned by author and automotive historian Paul R.

Woudenberg of California.

Finished in black over beige leather, the car is powered by a 4,257cc inline-six linked to a four-speed manual transmission and features a sliding sunroof, a cowl-mounted spotlight, 18” wheels, dual SU carburetors, and wood interior trim.

This Derby Bentley was purchased by the current owner in 2018 and is now offered by the seller on their behalf with historical records and a clean Wisconsin title listing it as a 1938 model.

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Price Analysis vs Other 4.25 Litre Park Wards

£17,250

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£37,319

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