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The British automaker Bentley Motors Limited was founded in 1919 by W.O. Bentley who was known for his World War I rotary aero-engines used in the Sopwith Camel. The company was also well respected for its racing success. In the 1930s, Bentley was at the top of the British sports car market, with only a few competitors - primarily Bugatti and Hispano-Suiza. In 1931, Rolls-Royce acquired Bentley and has been owned by Volkswagen since 1998.
A Bentley similar to this car won at LeMans in 1924 and won again in 1927. In 1924, it was the fastest car on the course - achieving a speed of 100 miles per hour on the straightaway.
The first car had a 3-Liter 4-cylinder overhead cam engine with 4 valves per cylinder. Production started in 1921 after a year of development and testing. It was designed as a fast car suitable for races and it enjoyed rapid success, winning at Le Mans and other races throughout the 20s. Different versions were made with the 4-1/2L engines and with superchargers up to 1931. In 1927 they introduced a larger 6 cylinder 6-1/2 L model. By 1929, they had introduced a faster Speed Six version, which enjoyed racing successes and was produced until 1930.
Their swan song was a large luxury model, the 8 Liter, produced in 1930 and 1931. As with many expensive cars of the era, they went bankrupt in 1931 and their assets and name sold to Rolls-Royce.
This Bentley is equipped with its original nine foot, nine-inch Speed chassis, with original crankcase and gearbox. Originally built as three-liter automobile, it now sports the larger 4.5-liter cylinder blocks.
Bentley introduced its 3-Liter motorcar in 1921. It was a big car that was powered by an innovative 3-liter overhead cam 4-valve engine producing 70 horsepower. It used two spark plugs per cylinder and twin carburetors. The Speed models, like this one, were capable of 100 mph.
This car rides on its original 9 foot, 9-inch chassis and is equipped with a newer Bentley 4.5 liter engine block on its original crankcase. Like many Bentley's, this car was equipped with a body built by Vanden Plas. It was imported by its current owners from England in 2008.
A Bentley similar to this car won at LeMans in 1924 and won again in 1927. In 1924, it was the fastest car on the course - achieving a speed of 100 miles per hour on the straightaway.
The first car had a 3-Liter 4-cylinder overhead cam engine with 4 valves per cylinder. Production started in 1921 after a year of development and testing. It was designed as a fast car suitable for races and it enjoyed rapid success, winning at Le Mans and other races throughout the 20s. Different versions were made with the 4-1/2L engines and with superchargers up to 1931. In 1927 they introduced a larger 6 cylinder 6-1/2 L model. By 1929, they had introduced a faster Speed Six version, which enjoyed racing successes and was produced until 1930.
Their swan song was a large luxury model, the 8 Liter, produced in 1930 and 1931. As with many expensive cars of the era, they went bankrupt in 1931 and their assets and name sold to Rolls-Royce.
This Bentley is equipped with its original nine foot, nine-inch Speed chassis, with original crankcase and gearbox. Originally built as three-liter automobile, it now sports the larger 4.5-liter cylinder blocks.
Bentley introduced its 3-Liter motorcar in 1921. It was a big car that was powered by an innovative 3-liter overhead cam 4-valve engine producing 70 horsepower. It used two spark plugs per cylinder and twin carburetors. The Speed models, like this one, were capable of 100 mph.
This car rides on its original 9 foot, 9-inch chassis and is equipped with a newer Bentley 4.5 liter engine block on its original crankcase. Like many Bentley's, this car was equipped with a body built by Vanden Plas. It was imported by its current owners from England in 2008.
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1924 Bentley 3 Litre Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Bentley 3 Litre
(Data based on Model Year 1924 sales)
1924 BENTLEY 3-LITRE SPEED MODEL TOURER Chassis#: 425 Sold for USD$292,833 2021 Bonhams : The Bond Street Sale | |
1924 Bentley 3-4½-Litre Four-Seater by Vanden Plas Chassis#: 406 Sold for USD$445,000 2020 RM Sothebys : The Elkhart Collection | |
1924 Bentley 3-Litre Tourer Chassis#: 365 Sold for USD$243,483 2019 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival | |
1924 Bentley 3/5.3 Liter Le Mans Replica Chassis#: 712 Sold for USD$390,000 2019 Bonhams : Greenwich Concours | |
1924 Bentley 3-Litre Sports Two-Seater Chassis#: 392 Sold for USD$434,000 2019 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | |
1924 Bentley 3-Litre Red Label Speed Model Tourer Chassis#: 610 Sold for USD$330,000 2019 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale, Arizona | |
1924 Bentley 3-Litre Tourer Chassis#: 589 Sold for USD$247,735 2018 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival | |
1924 Bentley 3 LITER SPEED MODEL FOUR SEATER TOURER Chassis#: 897/780 Sold for USD$199,999 2017 Bonhams : Philadelphia Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum | |
1924 Bentley 3-Litre Red Label Speed Model Tourer Chassis#: 485 Sold for USD$351,223 2017 Bonhams : Goodwood Members Meeting | |
1924 Bentley 3/8-Liter 'Hawkeye Special' Chassis#: 477 Sold for USD$671,000 2012 RM Auctions - Monterey | |
1924 Bentley 3-Liter Sport Tourer Chassis#: 792 Sold for USD$254,500 2012 Bonhams - Greenwich Concours d'Elegance: Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia | |
1924 Bentley 3-Litre Speed Model Tourer Chassis#: 840 Sold for USD$265,908 2012 Bonhams - Collectors' Motor cars and Automobilia | |
1924 Bentley 3-Litre Speed Model Tourer Chassis#: 401 Sold for USD$217,891 2011 Bonhams - Collectors' Motor Cars | |
1924 Bentley 3-Litre 'Red Label' Chassis#: 356 Sold for USD$258,107 2009 Coys Auction - Blenheim Palace |
Bentley 3 Litres That Failed To Sell At Auction
1924 Bentley 3 Litre's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1924 BENTLEY 3-LITRE VANDEN PLAS REPLICA TOURER | 858 | 2021 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival : Collectors Motor Cars and Automobilia | $170,000 | $220,000 | |
1924 Bentley 3-Litre Simplex Drophead Coupé | 747 | 2019 Bonhams : Goodwood Members Meeting | $260,000 | $320,000 | |
1924 Bentley 3-Litre Speed Model Tourer | 373 | 2018 Bonhams : Beaulieu Sale | |||
1924 Bentley 3 Litre H.J. Mulliner Simplex Drophead Coupe | 747 | 2018 H &H Auctions Classics & Motor Sport Hall of Fame | $340,000 | $380,000 | |
1924 BENTLEY 3 LITER SPEED MODEL FOUR SEATER TOURER COACHWORK BELIEVED TO BE BY H.J. MULLINER | 717 | 2016 Bonhams : The Amelia Island Auction | $450,000 | $525,000 | |
1924 Bentley 3-Liter Red Label Speed Model | 849 | 2009 Bonhams Larz Anderson Auto Museum | $275,000 | $325,000 | |
1924 Bentley 3/8 Litre Sports Roadster | 458 | 2008 Automobiles of London | $475,000 | $600,000 | $680,000 |
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