2022 |
Amelia Island Auction 20221939 Bentley 4 1/4 Litre Sports Coupe
Coachwork by Park Ward Ltd.
SOLD $775,000
Estimate
$700,000 - $900,000
Chassis
B30MR
Engine
C8BM
Car Highlights
Sleek One-Off Styling by Park Ward Ltd. Dubbed the “Honeymoon Express” in Period
A Masterpiece of Art Deco-Inspired Design with Numerous Modern and Unique Features
Retains Matching-Numbers Engine per Factory Records
Extremely Rare Two-Place Configuration on the Overdrive 4 1/4 Litre Chassis
Offered with Tools, Original Manual, and a Trove of Historical Documents Dating to 1962
Technical Specs
4,257 CC OHV Inline 6-Cylinder Engine
Twin SU Carburetors
126 HP at 4,500 RPM
4-Speed Manual Gearbox with Overdrive
4-Wheel Servo-Assisted Mechanical Drum Brakes
Front Beam-Axle Suspension with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs and Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
Rear Live-Axle Suspension with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs and Hydraulic Shock Absorbers