2023 |
London Auction 20231927 Bentley 3 Litre Speed Model Sports Tourer
Coachwork by Vanden Plas
SOLD £264,375
Estimate
£225,000 - £300,000| Without Reserve
Chassis
AX1673
Engine
ML1506
Car Highlights
A Wonderfully Original, Well-Documented Example of the First Vintage Bentley
Desirable “Red Label” Speed Model with Definitive Vanden Plas Sports Body
Retained by Its Second Owner from 1928 to 1981; Just Four Owners from New
Retains Original Chassis, Engine, and Coachwork per Accompanying Factory Records
Offered with Original UK Logbook and Extensive Documentation File
Technical Specs
2,996 CC SOHC Inline 4-Cylinder Engine
Twin SU “Sloper” Carburetors
85 HP at 3,500 RPM
4-Speed Manual Gearbox
4-Wheel Mechanical Drum Brakes
Front Solid Axle with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs and Friction Shock Absorbers
Rear Live Axle with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs and Friction Shock Absorbers