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1937 Bentley 4¼ Litre Drophead Coupé by Park Ward
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 15 Oct 2025
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1937 Bentley 4¼ Litre Drophead Coupé by Park Ward
UK • 15 Oct 2025
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AI Listing Summary
This 1937 Bentley 4¼ Litre Drophead Coupé by Park Ward is a handsome, original example with a fascinating history, including long-term single ownership in California and literary connections. Recently repatriated to Britain and subject to some restoration, it's offered at no reserve and presents a unique opportunity for collectors.
Condition
7
The car is described as being in overall solid condition with slight wear visible in paint and interior, which aligns with a 'Very Good' condition rating. While it has been well-preserved and recently rewired, the presence of an older cosmetic refurbishment suggests that minor reconditioning may be beneficial.
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TXS 554
United Kingdom
B111JY
1937
Auction
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1937 Bentley 4¼ Litre Drophead Coupé by Park Ward
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 15 Oct 2025
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Description
Registration No : TXS 554
Chassis No : B111JY MOT : Exempt By the mid-1930s, there was something of a horsepower war going on among the top British car manufacturers.
With the advent of high-speed Continental roads such as Italy's autostrade and Germany's Autobahnen , the race was on to build a sports saloon that could crack the magic 100mph barrier.
Thus, Alvis released first the 3½ Litre and then the 4.3 Litre, Lagonda evolved the M45 into the more powerful LG45 and Bentley gave its customers the option of a larger 4¼ Litre engine during the 1936 season.
A derivative of that fitted to the Rolls-Royce 25/30, the 4,257cc OHV straight-six unit was suitably reworked, gaining twin SU carburettors and a hotter camshaft in the process.
Priced at £50, a comparatively small sum compared to the cost of a basic chassis, it proved so popular that the standard 3½ Litre powerplant was soon dropped.
Nicely balanced to begin with, the Derby Bentley chassis was more than capable of handling the...
Price Analysis vs Other 4.25 Litre Park Wards
£17,250
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£37,319
Median Price (Since 2020)
£82,201
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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