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1938 Bentley 4 ¼ Sports Saloon by Barker
United Kingdom • 29 Nov 2025 • Lot 216
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This rare 1938 Barker-bodied Bentley Sports Saloon has been owned by the same family for over 55 years and is presented in lovely condition. It boasts a unique history, having been originally owned by Lord Newborough, and comes with extensive documentation and rally plaques, making it a highly desirable classic.
Condition
7
Lovely condition throughout, slight wear visible.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
B163KV
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Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
ELR 518
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
• Same family ownership for over 55 years• Rare Barker bodied Sports Saloon• Lovely condition throughoutLaunched 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 Rolls-Royce and enjoyed a superior specification in Bentley form, boasting twin SU carburettors, a raised compression ratio, and a more 'spor...
Points of note
£17,688
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£65,945
Median Price (Since 2020)
£578,299
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on May 06 2011
Latest MOT Mileage
33,786 miles
Registration Date
1938-05-02
MOT History
Passed
On May 07 2010 with 33,786 miles
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