Not Sold (Est: £40,000 - £50,000)
1936 Bentley 4¼ Litre Sports Saloon by Windovers
Historics • UK • 3 May 2025
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1936 Bentley 4¼ Litre Sports Saloon by Windovers
UK • 3 May 2025 • Lot 216
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1936 Bentley 4¼ Litre Sports Saloon by Windovers is a rare example, being one of only six with this body style. It has been cherished by long-term owners, maintained by specialists, and features a rebuilt engine, rewired electrics, and various mechanical overhauls, though some cosmetic work is now needed.
Condition
7
The car has been well-maintained over the years with extensive works completed by Rolls-Royce and Bentley specialists. Recent servicing and coachwork repairs have been carried out, but there are some minor areas that would benefit from remedial work. The interior trim is not original, and some attention is required for the door straps and front passenger window.
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85,408 miles
B138HK
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
DGT 395
1936
Auction
Not Sold (Est: £40,000 - £50,000)
1936 Bentley 4¼ Litre Sports Saloon by Windovers
Historics • UK • 3 May 2025
Market Position:
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Description
Year: 1936 Make: Bentley Model: 4¼ Litre Sports Saloon by Windovers Registration: DGT 395
Chassis No: B138HK
Engine No: E4BE Mileage: 85,408 By the end of the 1930s the 'Derby' Bentley, introduced towards the beginning of that decade following the firm's takeover by Rolls-Royce, had undergone a number of significant developments, not least of which was an increase in bore size in 1936 that upped the capacity to 4,257cc.
Now boasting twin SU carburettors, raised compression ratio and a more 'sporting' camshaft , the new 4¼ litre model offered more power over its predecessor while retaining the well-proven chassis with its faultless gear-change and servo-assisted brakes.
The Derby Bentley was, of course, exclusively coachbuilt and, of the 2,442 manufactured, almost 50% were bodied by Park Ward which shows just how rare this example is.
Especially as not only was this built by Windovers, specialist coachbuilders based in South Audley Street, London, but who produced only a total of o...
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)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 10th Apr 2026
Latest MOT mileage:
85,414 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 11th Apr 2025, 85,414 miles
Passed
On 28th Jun 2019, 85,062 miles
Passed
On 5th Sept 2017, 84,810 miles
Passed
On 12th Aug 2015, 84,763 miles
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