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1929 Bentley 4 1/2 Litre Birkin Blower
Classic Automobiles • United Kingdom
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a rebuilt 1920s Bentley 4.5 Litre converted to a Birkin Le Mans team car specification. It is capable of being driven at speed over long distances and is suitable for many international rallies and race events.
Condition
7
Rebuilt to highest standards; suitable rallies.
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Manual
Transmission:
FB3325
Chassis No:
Odometer:
75,606 miles
UL 8913
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
It goes without saying that all vintage Bentley motorcars are exciting.
The success of the 3 Litre, the 4.5 and the Speed Six at Le Mans and other international racing events during the 1920 s are part of motor racing folklore, with the louvres and leather belts over the bonnet, all adding to the glamour.
Today the cars are still raced and rallied enthusiastically by collectors all over the world, supported by a thriving industry of engineers and parts manufacturers who probably provide more complete and extensive support than that of any other vintage marque.
Apart from the 3 Litre, the 4.5 Litre the 6.5 Litre (with the sports version the Speed Six) the mighty 8 Litre was also produced.
The latter was W.O.
s favourite, but the car that always grabs everybody s attention is, of course, the supercharged 4.5 Litre, the blower , the supercar of its day.
The huge blower mounted between the front dumb irons, shouts performance and anybody who drives a blower cannot fail to be impresse...
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£37,276
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£437,880
Median Price (Since 2020)
£609,745
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on May 15 2013
Latest MOT Mileage
44,245 miles
Registration Date
1928-12-07
MOT History
Passed
On May 16 2012 with 44,245 miles
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