£73,125 (Est: £80,000 - £100k)
1939 Bentley 4¼-Litre Supercharged Special - Ex-'Rusty' Russ-Turner
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 25 Jul 2026
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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£73,125 (Est: £80,000 - £100,000)
1939 Bentley 4¼-Litre Supercharged Special - Ex-'Rusty' Russ-Turner
UK • 25 Jul 2026 • Lot 263
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1939 Bentley 4¼-Litre Supercharged Special boasts a remarkable competition and touring history spanning over five decades, built for a legendary racer and eligible for numerous prestigious events worldwide.
It features a well-documented provenance, a robust supercharged engine, and has been meticulously maintained and recently refurbished, making it ready for immediate enjoyment by its next custodian.
Condition
8
The car has a well-documented history and has been maintained regardless of cost, with recent professional work including interior retrimming, rewiring, and new tires. It was displayed at the Bentley Centenary celebrations and has continued to participate in various events. While not pristine, its condition is excellent for a historic competition car.
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39,514 miles
B88MR
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
CUY 837
1939
Auction
£73,125 (Est: £80,000 - £100k)
1939 Bentley 4¼-Litre Supercharged Special - Ex-'Rusty' Russ-Turner
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 25 Jul 2026
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Description
Originally supplied new in January 1939 as a Park Ward saloon, chassis B88MR was one of approximately 200 short-wheelbase MX-Series 4¼-litre Bentleys produced at Derby.
Registered new as CUY 837, the car benefits from a well-documented history from new, supported by records held by the Bentley Drivers Club and references within both Bentley Specials & Special Bentleys by Ray Roberts and Bentley: The Silent Sports Car by Michael Ellman-Brown.
The Bentley assumed its current form during the winter of 1968/69 when it was converted into a sporting two-seat supercharged Special by respected engineer Tony Fabian of Blackmore Engineering in West Sussex.
The work was commissioned for the then President of the Bentley Drivers Club, 'Rusty' Russ-Turner, and is documented by period photographs and correspondence contained within the history file.
At the heart of the car is Bentley's robust 4¼-litre engine, fed via a low-pressure Wade RO32 supercharger running approximately 3psi of boost, tran...
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 8th Oct 2020
Latest MOT mileage:
39,514 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 9th Apr 2019, 39,514 miles
Passed
On 4th Jul 2018, 39,514 miles
Passed
On 11th Sept 2012, 39,514 miles
Passed
On 6th Sept 2011, 39,514 miles
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