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£252,500 (Est: £180,000 - £220,000)
1950 Bentley 3-4½-Litre 'Special' Tourer in the style of Vanden Plas
United Kingdom • 8 Jul 2026 • Lot 138
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AI Listing Summary
A 1950 Bentley 'Special' Tourer, built as a racing special and restored from 2016-2018, this car offers significant historical provenance with period racing participation. It's powered by a 4.5-litre engine and desirable D-Type gearbox, coming with an extensive history file.
This unique Bentley is based on a 1924 3-Litre chassis and features a Vanden Plas style tourer body, making it a standout classic with documented ownership and restoration details.
Condition
8
The car was restored and rebodied between 2016 and 2018, indicating it is in excellent mechanical and cosmetic condition. Its traceable history from 1950 and participation in period events further support this rating.
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Manual
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102/50 ML
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[Odometer Reading]
GK 8229
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RHD
Built as a racing special by Syd Lawrence in 1950; competed at Goodwood, Silverstone, and in other period events Traceable history from 1950 to the present day; offered from the estate of the late Edward ‘Ted’ Widgery after 10 years of ownership Based on a 1924 Bentley 3-Litre, chassis 708, with some of its identifying features still visible Restored and rebodied by Craig Collings from 2016 to 2018 Powered by a 4.5-litre Bentley SOHC inline-four engine mated to a desirable D-Type manual gearbox Accompanied by an extensive history file, Bentley operating manuals, period racing photographs, and numerous photographs of the restoration
Points of note
£252,500
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£297,714
Median Price (Since 2020)
£342,927
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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