Not Sold (Est: £55,000 - £70,000)
1939 Bentley 4¼ 'High Vision' Saloon by H.J. Mulliner
Historics • UK • 24 Nov 2012
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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Not Sold (Est: £55,000 - £70,000)
1939 Bentley 4¼ 'High Vision' Saloon by H.J. Mulliner
UK • 24 Nov 2012 • Lot 236
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a 1939 Bentley 4¼ Litre saloon, a 'Derby Bentley' with H.J. Mulliner coachwork. It's a 'High Vision' model with a panoramic windscreen and overdrive gearbox. The car is described as being in remarkably original condition and unrestored, finished in two-tone grey and black.
Condition
6
The car is described as being in remarkably original condition and unrestored, with the vendor stating it's a useable and enjoyable car to drive. However, the listing mentions it's unrestored, suggesting some wear and tear is likely present. The description does not mention any specific damage or issues, but also does not claim a pristine or near-perfect state.
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97,267 miles (via 2012 MOT)
B146MR
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
FLY333
1939
Auction
Not Sold (Est: £55,000 - £70,000)
1939 Bentley 4¼ 'High Vision' Saloon by H.J. Mulliner
Historics • UK • 24 Nov 2012
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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Description
Although Rolls-Royce's acquisition of Bentley Motors in 1931 robbed the latter of its independence, it did at least ensure the survival of the Bentley name.
Launched in 1933, the first of what would become known as the 'Derby Bentleys' continued the marque's sporting associations.
The 'Silent Sportscar', as it was quickly dubbed, had few peers and as a tireless long-distance tourer, it combining traditional Rolls-Royce refinement with Bentley performance and handling.
Based on the contemporary Rolls-Royce 20/25, the 3½ litre Bentley was slightly shorter in the wheelbase and employed a tuned, twin-SU-carburettor-equipped version of the former's 3,669cc overhead-valve six; an increase in bore size upped the capacity to 4,257cc in 1936.
The 4¼ litre model offered more power while retaining the well-proven chassis and servo-assisted brakes with the 1939 models coming with an overdrive gearbox as standard.
First registered on 22 nd April 1939 to Mr. Edwin McAlpine, this Bentley 4¼ litr...
Price Analysis vs Other 4.25 Litre H.J. Mulliners
£126,500
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£126,500
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£126,500
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 6th Nov 2013
Latest MOT mileage:
97,267 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 7th Nov 2012, 97,267 miles
Passed
On 20th Dec 2011, 96,489 miles
Passed
On 13th Dec 2010, 95,466 miles
Passed
On 16th Dec 2009, 94,518 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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