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1932 Bentley 8-Litre Short Wheelbase Fixed Head Coupe

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This 1932 Bentley 8-Liter Short Chassis Fixed Head Coupe with coachwork by The Mayfair Carriage Company, Ltd., was offered for sale at the 2007 RM Auctions held in Amelia Island, Florida. The car was estimated to sell for $1,000,000 - $1,300,000. The car is powered by a 7983cc overhead camshaft six-cylinder engine with four-valves per cylinder and dual carburetors, capable of producing 220 horsepower. It has a four-speed manual gearbox with four-wheel servo assisted drum brakes. Its elegant coachwork rests atop a 144-inch wheelbase and carries chassis number YX 5124.

This two-door Fixed Head Coupe is one of the few 8-Liter Bentley's to be given a sporty persona. It is the second to last 8-Liter constructed, meaning it is one of the last Bentley's to be built before the company was acquired by Rolls-Royce.

The vehicles first owner was Mr. C. G. Hayward. Mr. H.J. Thomas, the Director of the Bristol Aeroplane Company, was the vehicles second owner. While in his care, the 21-inch wheels were removed and replaced with 19-inch wheels. Also, the fenders and running board were modified to accommodate tool boxes. From 1940 through 1948, the car was not driven and taken off the road.

The car passed through a few more owners throughout the years. In the late 1950s it was owned by Captain G.C. Blundell, a British Naval war hero. It remained in his possession for over twenty years.

In the mid-1980s, the car was treated to a complete, ground-up restoration and brought back to its original configuration and glory.

Since that time, the car has graced many concours and automotive events, often leaving with many prestigious awards. At the 1985 Kensington Garden Concours it was awarded the 'Best Vintage Bentley.'

From new, the car has traveled over 250,000 miles, though its mechanical components have been rebuilt. Since the restoration was performed in the 1980s, it is no longer a 100-point restoration car. It does have some signs of wear, though it is still mechanically and cosmetically impressive.

At auction, the vehicle did find a new owner, but sold for slightly less than the estimated value. This 8-Liter Bentley nearly topped the one-million dollar mark, selling for $962,500.

By Daniel Vaughan | Mar 2007

2008 Automobiles of London

Pre-Auction Estimates :
£690,000-£790,000 
High Bid (Lot was not sold)
£500,000

2007 Vintage Motor Cars at Amelia Island

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $1,000,000-USD $1,300,000 
Sale Price :
USD $962,500

1932 Bentley 8-Litre Auction Sales

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(Data based on Model Year 1932 sales)
1932 BENTLEY EIGHT LITRE SPORTS TOURER
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1932 BENTLEY EIGHT LITRE SPORTS SALOON
Chassis#: YX5110
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  2022 Gooding & Company : London Auction
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1932 Bentley 8-Litre Tourer by Vanden Plas
Chassis#: YX5118
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1932 Bentley 8-Litre Saloon by Arthur Mulliner
Chassis#: YX 5105
Sold for USD$825,000
  2013 RM Auctions - Monterey
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1932 Bentley 8-Litre
Sold for USD$962,500
  2007 Vintage Motor Cars at Amelia Island
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Bentley 8-Litres That Failed To Sell At Auction

1932 Bentley 8-Litre's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1932 Bentley 8-Litre Saloon by H.J. MullinerYX51102023 RM Sothebys : Monterey $1,200,000$1,500,000
1932 Bentley 8-Litre Short Chassis Fixed Head CoupeYX 51242008 Automobiles of London$500,000$690,000$790,000

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1932 Bentley 8-Litre

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1932 Bentley 8-Litre vehicle information
Saloon
Coachwork: Mulliner
Chassis #: YX5110
Engine #: YX5110
1932 Bentley 8-Litre vehicle information
Tourer
Coachwork: Vanden Plas
Chassis #: YX5111
Engine #: YX5113
1932 Bentley 8-Litre vehicle information
Tourer
Coachwork: Vanden Plas
Chassis #: YX5118
Engine #: YX5118
1932 Bentley 8-Litre vehicle information
Saloon
Coachwork: Arthur Mulliner
Chassis #: YX 5105
Engine #: YX 5105
1932 Bentley 8-Litre vehicle information
Short Wheelbase Fixed Head Coupe
Coachwork: Mayfair Carriage Company Ltd.
Chassis #: YX5124
Engine #: YX5125

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