£92,960
1936 Bentley 4¼ litre Saloon by Park Ward
Historics • UK • 26 Nov 2016
Market Position:
Highest 20% of Past Sales
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£92,960
1936 Bentley 4¼ litre Saloon by Park Ward
UK • 26 Nov 2016 • Lot 216
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This classic Bentley, one of only 12 with this body style, has a comprehensive history and has undergone significant restoration work, including an engine rebuild and re-spray. It presents in superb condition, offering a rare opportunity for collectors or enthusiasts.
Condition
9
The car has undergone significant restoration work, including engine rebuild, re-spray, and re-plating of chrome. It is described as being in superb condition with excellent bodywork and drivetrain. It has also covered a limited number of miles since its restoration and recent MoT test.
/ 10
79,000 miles
BJW 556
1936
Auction
B130GA
RHD
United Kingdom
£92,960
1936 Bentley 4¼ litre Saloon by Park Ward
Historics • UK • 26 Nov 2016
Market Position:
Highest 20% of Past Sales
Track live values and receive listing alerts
Description
Bentley motorcars have always been built to be driven.
That is as true today as it was in 1919 when W.
O.
Bentley designed the first vintage Bentley.
The early history was written on the racetracks with the spirit of the Bentley Boys.
They celebrated five magnificent Le Mans victories in the 1920's and in 2003, enjoyed a return to those glory years with a sixth win.
When Rolls-Royce bought Bentley Motors, they shut down production of the 8 and 4½ litre.
Then they had to decide what to do with the Bentley name as they couldn't afford to alienate their customer base and not build a new Bentley.
The question was what sort of car to build; after several false starts, the Experimental Department developed a prototype car based on an earlier 18hp experimental chassis called the 'Peregrine' and a suitably tweaked 20/25hp engine; this combination proved to be a winner.
W.O.
Bentley, drove one of the prototype cars extensively on the Continent and wrote back to the Derby factory givin...
Price Analysis vs Other 4.25 Litre Park Wards
£17,250
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£37,319
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£82,201
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 17th Nov 2017
Latest MOT mileage:
32 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 18th Nov 2016, 32 miles
Passed
On 5th Aug 2015, 32 miles
Passed
On 8th Apr 2010, 4 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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