2023 |
London Auction 20231928 Bentley 4 1/2 Litre Tourer
Coachwork by Vanden Plas
Estimate
£600,000 - £800,000
Chassis
PM3254
Engine
MF3166
Car Highlights
Highly Original and Truly Outstanding Example of the Venerable 4 1/2 Litre Bentley
Delivered New to Australia in 1928, Remaining There Until 2014
Retains Original Engine and Body per Accompanying Copies of Factory Records
Accompanied by Detailed Handwritten Maintenance Diary Spanning 1934–1951
Recent Major Sympathetic Refurbishment Performed by Renowned Experts
Technical Specs
4,398 CC SOHC Inline 4-Cylinder Engine
Twin SU Sloper Carburetors
110 BHP at 3,400 RPM
4-Speed Manual Gearbox
4-Wheel Mechanical Drum Brakes
Front Solid Axle with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs
Rear Live Axle with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs