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£132.6k (Est: £130.7k - £205.5k)

1926 Bentley 3-Litre Tourer in the style of Vanden Plas

RM Sotheby's • US • 9 Oct 2025

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Lowest 20% of Past Sales

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£132,632 (Est: £130,744 - £205,455)

1926 Bentley 3-Litre Tourer in the style of Vanden Plas

US • 9 Oct 2025

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This is a 1926 Bentley 3-Litre Tourer, originally a long-wheelbase Mulliner coupe, that was shortened and restored in the style of Vanden Plas. It has a fascinating history and has been enjoyed at numerous events, but it requires some reconditioning.

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Condition 

6

The car was restored in the late 80s, lovingly maintained, and enjoyed at numerous events. However, there is moderate wear and reconditioning is required.

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HP 383

United States

1926

Auction

£132.6k (Est: £130.7k - £205.5k)

1926 Bentley 3-Litre Tourer in the style of Vanden Plas

RM Sotheby's • US • 9 Oct 2025

Market Position:

Lowest 20% of Past Sales

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Description

Offered from more than 20 years of single ownership Fascinating history spanning multiple continents

Originally built as a long-wheelbase Mulliner coupe, subsequently shortened to a two-seater configuration Elongated and restored with a replica Vanden Plas body in the late ’80s by Stanley Mann Lovingly maintained and enjoyed at numerous events and tours

Price Analysis vs Other 3 Litre Tourers

£105,000

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£162,834

Median Price (Since 2020)

£241,500

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