£301.6k (Est: £261.5k - £336.2k)
1937 Bentley 4 1/4 Litre Roadster
Gooding Christie's • US • 15 Aug 2026
Market Position:
Highest 10% of Past Sales
Track live values and receive listing alerts
Track live values and receive listing alerts
£301,623 (Est: £261,489 - £336,200)
1937 Bentley 4 1/4 Litre Roadster
US • 15 Aug 2026 • Lot 187
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is an exceptionally rare 1934 Bentley 3.5 Litre Drophead Coupe, one of only three built by Vanden Plas and delivered new via Jack Barclay. It boasts an uprated MX-series engine, Marles steering, and a full concours restoration by Tired Iron Works.
This Bentley has a distinguished history, having been exhibited at Pebble Beach in 2003 and 2014, achieving third in class. It has been in the same ownership since 1972, indicating meticulous care and preservation. A new title is expected shortly.
Condition
7
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
/ 10
B42KT
LHD
United States
DYN 4
1937
Auction
£301.6k (Est: £261.5k - £336.2k)
1937 Bentley 4 1/4 Litre Roadster
Gooding Christie's • US • 15 Aug 2026
Market Position:
Highest 10% of Past Sales
Track live values and receive listing alerts
Description
Car HighlightsOne of Only Three Built by Vanden Plas; Delivered New via Jack Barclay Ltd. Uprated with MX-Series
Engine and Marles Steering Box
Concours Restoration Completed by Tired Iron WorksExhibited at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance® in 2003 and 2014 (Third in Class)In Present Ownership Since 1972Saleroom Addendum
Please note that a new title has recently been processed and should be available shortly following the auction.
Price Analysis vs Other 4.25 Litres
£17,688
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£64,608
Median Price (Since 2020)
£578,299
Highest Price (Since 2020)
World Record
If this vehicle sells at the mid-point of its estimate it will set a new world record for the [enter model]
Highest 10% of Past Sales
Compared to previous sales, the sale price placed this vehicle in the highest 10% of past sales for the 4.25 Litre.
Lowest Price
If this vehicle sells at the mid-point of its estimate it will be the lowest price we've seen for the [enter model]
Average Price
The mid-point of the vehicle's estimate places it near the average price we see for the [enter model]
Rare Sale
This vehicle comes to market rarely. In auction records we've only seen [enter number] sold before
Icon
This vehicle is an icon of the game. Any collection would benefit from having one
Previous 4.25 Litre Sales
MOT Information
Loading...
Loading...
Latest MOT mileage:
Loading
MOT History
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
MOT Mileage Trend
Gallery
People Also Viewed - Historic
Auction House Headquarters
Gooding Christie's
1517 20th Street, Santa Monica, California, 90404, United States
Operating from Santa Monica, California, Gooding Christie's is a physical auction house dealing in classic and collector motor cars. They hold live auctions and provide vehicle consignment and valuation services.
Insurance
