£126.5k
1939 Bentley 4¼-Litre Drophead Coupé by H.J. Mulliner
RM Sotheby's • UK • 2 Nov 2024
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Rare Sale
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£126,500
1939 Bentley 4¼-Litre Drophead Coupé by H.J. Mulliner
UK • 2 Nov 2024
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AI Listing Summary
This 1938 Bentley 4¼-Litre Drophead Coupé by H.J. Mulliner boasts a fascinating history, including being part of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer's wedding celebrations. It has undergone almost £55,000 in restoration work since 2012, ensuring its excellent condition and making it a valuable addition to any luxury car collection.
Condition
8
The car has undergone extensive mechanical and cosmetic restoration, including paint and roof repairs, engine and transmission service, and rebuilt braking and suspension systems. It has been returned to its factory exterior color. There is no mention of any current cosmetic or mechanical issues.
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B95LE
RHD
United Kingdom
FLH 777
1939
Auction
£126.5k
1939 Bentley 4¼-Litre Drophead Coupé by H.J. Mulliner
RM Sotheby's • UK • 2 Nov 2024
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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Description
Features Drophead Coupé coachwork by H.J.
Mulliner including “disappearing hood” Driven as part of the wedding celebrations for Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer Presented in the factory Deep Maroon hue, which is complemented by red coach lines and a black soft-top roof, while the interior is fitted with red leather upholstery Almost £55,000 spent with Rolls-Royce and Bentley specialist P&A Wood since 2012 to cover paint and roof repairs in addition to extensive mechanical renovation The second generation of Bentley to be built by Rolls-Royce at its Derby factory, the new 4¼-Litre model of 1936 gained a larger-capacity engine over the preceding 3½.
This example, chassis B95LE, per a copy of the original data card, was delivered to H.J.
Mulliner on 9 May 1938 to be fitted with its special Drophead Coupé body.
It is believed that only 16 examples of Mulliner’s concealed Drophead Coupé were produced, with these designs being some of the most advanced of the time.
Completed on 15 ...
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