Not Sold (Est: £75,000 - £90,000)
1937 Bentley Park Ward Saloon (4¼ litre)
Historics • UK • 25 Sept 2021
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1937 Bentley Park Ward Saloon (4¼ litre)
UK • 25 Sept 2021 • Lot 197
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1936 Derby Bentley 4 1/4 Litre is a striking example of the 'Silent Sportscar'. Formerly owned by actor Sir Ralph Richardson, it boasts a recent front suspension overhaul and comes with extensive documentation, including workshop manuals and factory build sheets.
Condition
7
This 1936 Derby Bentley 4 1/4 Litre has been well maintained and is in remarkable condition for its age. It drives exceptionally well and is mechanically sound. The paint has a couple of blemishes but nothing major. The interior and brightwork are in exceptional condition. The car comes with a full set of workshop manuals, driver’s handbook, and factory build sheets.
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2,437 miles
ELR 493
1937
Auction
B71KU
RHD
United Kingdom
Not Sold (Est: £75,000 - £90,000)
1937 Bentley Park Ward Saloon (4¼ litre)
Historics • UK • 25 Sept 2021
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Description
When Rolls-Royce bought Bentley Motors, they shut down production of the 8 and 4½ litre.
They then 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.
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 combined traditional Rolls-Royce refinement with Bentley performance and handling.
In 1936 the 4¼ litre model was offered with more power than the 3½ litre while retaining the well-proven chassis and servo-assisted brakes.
This delightfully handsome Derby B...
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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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 13th Feb 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
11,216 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 28th Jan 2026, 11,216 miles
Passed
On 13th Feb 2025, 7,913 miles
Passed
On 31st Jan 2024, 6,595 miles
Passed
On 14th Feb 2023, 4,899 miles
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