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1937 Bentley
Frank Dale • United Kingdom
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1937 Derby Bentley, chassis B94JD, features a unique Hooper body. Benefiting from improvements including an upgraded back axle and engine overhaul, it boasts a rich history with notable owners and concours awards.
Condition
7
Well sorted, improvements, concours awards.
/ 10
Automatic
Transmission:
B94JD
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
DXV69
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Chassis No B94JD was originally completed in April of 1937, bodied by Hooper to Design No 6871 which we believe to be unique.
The stylish three position drophead coupe was delivered new to Mr Henry Vom Berge, an American understood to have been living in London, however the car was invoiced to his address in Paris France.
It is understood that the car returned to London in 1939 when it was purchased by Mr Acland Geddes and then in the post war years it was owned by Mr R.E Rhodes of Shrewsbury from July 1946 and then by Mr George Tetlow of Leeds from February 1953.
At some point following this, we believe Chassis No B94JD was bought and exported to the US, prior to its return to the UK in the early 1990 s when it was acquired by Victor Barclay, the Executive Chairman of Jack Barclay Ltd and son of the founder of the company in Berkeley Square in the heart of London.
The car was bought by the present owner in 1997 and has been improved further during his time.
In 2003 the back axle ...
Points of note
£128,800
Lowest Price (All Time)
£128,800
Median Price (All Time)
£128,800
Highest Price (All Time)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on May 10 2013
Latest MOT Mileage
99,177 miles
Registration Date
1937-12-31
MOT History
Passed
On Apr 30 2012 with 99,177 miles
Passed
On May 11 2011 with 97,560 miles
Passed
On May 10 2010 with 97,470 miles
Failed
On May 11 2009 with 96,062 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
Passed
On May 11 2009 with 96,062 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Passed
On May 07 2008 with 88,577 miles
Passed
On Apr 25 2007 with 85,808 miles
Passed
On Apr 27 2006 with 82,808 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
