£300.4k (Est: £299.8k)
1939 Bentley 4¼-Litre Convertible by Vanvooren
RM Sotheby's • France • 5 Feb 2025
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£300,438 (Est: £299,773)
1939 Bentley 4¼-Litre Convertible by Vanvooren
France • 5 Feb 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a highly collectible Bentley convertible, originally delivered to Baron Robert Gendebien and later owned by Ferrari factory driver Olivier Gendebien. It features a rare Vanvooren body, has been meticulously restored, and won 1st-in-class at Pebble Beach.
Condition
9
Based on the description, the car was restored by Clark & Carter Restorations and awarded 1st-in-class honors at a Concours d'Elegance. This suggests that it is in excellent condition and has been reconditioned to a high standard.
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B197MX
1939
Auction
RHD
France
£300.4k (Est: £299.8k)
1939 Bentley 4¼-Litre Convertible by Vanvooren
RM Sotheby's • France • 5 Feb 2025
Market Position:
World Record
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Description
Formerly belonged to Ferrari factory driver and four-time 24 Hours of Le Mans victor, Olivier Gendebien; used for many years as his personal transport to races Retained by the Gendebien family until Olivier’s passing in 1998 The last Bentley delivered to continental Europe before World War II; delivered new to Baron Robert Gendebien of Brussels Attractive convertible four-seater body by Parisian coachbuilder Vanvooren Restored for The Curated Collection by Clark & Carter Restorations Awarded 1st-in-class honours at the 2019 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Ancienne propriété d'Olivier Gendebien, pilote d'usine Ferrari et quadruple vainqueur des 24 Heures du Mans ; utilisée par lui plusieurs années pour se rendre sur le circuits Conservée dans la famille Gendebien jusqu'au décès d'Olivier en 1998 Dernière Bentley livrée en Europe continentale avant la deuxième Guerre Mondiale ; vendue neuve au baron Robert Gendebien, à Bruxelles Séduisant cabriolet quatre places réalisé par le carrossie...
Price Analysis vs Other 4.25 Litre Vanvoorens
£44,274
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£172,356
Median Price (Since 2020)
£300,438
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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