Not Sold (Est: £54,000 - £60,000)
1938 Bentley 4 ¼ Sports Saloon by Barker
Historics • UK • 29 Nov 2025
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Not Sold (Est: £54,000 - £60,000)
1938 Bentley 4 ¼ Sports Saloon by Barker
UK • 29 Nov 2025 • Lot 216
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1938 Bentley 4 ¼ Sports Saloon by Barker, owned by the same family for over 55 years, presents a rare opportunity. It's one of only two with this Barker body style, boasting a unique history including ownership by Lord Newborough and participation in the Queen's Golden Jubilee.
Condition
8
The car is described as being in 'lovely condition throughout' and 'excellent in all aspects.' While it has been maintained and restored over the years, the description suggests it's very well-maintained with minimal cosmetic imperfections. The paintwork, trim, and chrome were restored in the 1970s, and the car was rewired in 2001. The listing says it 'needs to be seen to be appreciated'.
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33,786 miles (via 2010 MOT)
B163KU
1938
Auction
Manual
ELR 518
United Kingdom
Not Sold (Est: £54,000 - £60,000)
1938 Bentley 4 ¼ Sports Saloon by Barker
Historics • UK • 29 Nov 2025
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Description
Year: 1938 Make: Bentley Model: 4 ¼ Sports Saloon by Barker Registration: ELR 518
Chassis No: B-163-KU
Engine No: R6BV
Odometer: tba • Same family ownership for over 55 years • Rare Barker bodied Sports Saloon • Lovely condition throughout Launched in 1933, the first of what would become known as the 'Derby' Bentleys continued the marque's sporting associations, but in a manner even more refined than before.
Even W O Bentley himself acknowledged that the new 3½ litre model - popularly known as the 'Silent Sports Car' - was the marque's finest ever, commenting: "taking all things into consideration, I would rather own this Bentley car than any car produced under that name".
By the end of the 1930s the 'Derby' Bentley had undergone several significant developments, not the least of which was an increase in bore size in 1936 that upped the capacity to 4,257cc, a move that coincided with the adoption of superior Hall's Metal bearings.
This new engine was shared with the equivalent Ro...
Price Analysis vs Other 4.25 Litres
£17,688
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£64,608
Median Price (Since 2020)
£578,299
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 6th May 2011
Latest MOT mileage:
33,786 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 7th May 2010, 33,786 miles
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