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The Bentley 4 1/2 liter came into existence to fill a void left by the 3-liter and the 6.5-liter variants. The 3-liter suffered from underperformance while the 6.5-liter was unsafe for the roads. The 6.5-liter was powerful, and with poor road-conditions often caused tires to fail quickly. The solution was the Bentley 4.5-liter; a vehicle that had enough power to carry the vehicle down the road at a good pace. The chassis consists of channel-steel, front and rear suspension by semi-elliptic leaf springs, and 4-wheel drum brakes.
Production amounted to a total of 733 cars of all body styles. Fifty-four cars were equipped with the famous supercharged engine, 'Blower Bentleys,' built by the race driver Sir Henry 'Tim' Birkin as a private venture - against W.O. Bentley's wishes.
A rare, 'Derby Bentley,' this lovely Cabriolet is one of 200 and has a coach-built body by the well-respected, Carlton company. For thiry years prior to the Silverstone's purchase, the President of the Rolls-Royce Club of America owned the car.
Production amounted to a total of 733 cars of all body styles. Fifty-four cars were equipped with the famous supercharged engine, 'Blower Bentleys,' built by the race driver Sir Henry 'Tim' Birkin as a private venture - against W.O. Bentley's wishes.
A rare, 'Derby Bentley,' this lovely Cabriolet is one of 200 and has a coach-built body by the well-respected, Carlton company. For thiry years prior to the Silverstone's purchase, the President of the Rolls-Royce Club of America owned the car.
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1938 Bentley 4.25-Liter Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Bentley 4.25-Liter
(Data based on Model Year 1938 sales)
1938 Bentley 4¼-Litre Coupé by de Villars Chassis#: B1LE Sold for USD$74,902 2024 RM Sothebys : Paris | |
1938 Bentley 4¼-Litre Sedanca Coupé by Gurney Nutting Chassis#: B187LE Sold for USD$323,766 2020 RM Sothebys : London Online | |
1938 Bentley 4 ¼-litre Chassis#: B66LS Sold for USD$70,049 2020 Bonhams July Motoring Auction | |
1938 Bentley 4¼ Litre Open Tourer Sold for USD$78,547 2019 Shannons - Sydney Autumn Classic | |
1938 Bentley 4 1/4 L Coupé Vanvooren Chassis#: B-132-LS Sold for USD$341,040 2018 Artcurial : Retromobile | |
1938 Bentley 4 1/4 Sportsman's Coupe by De Villars Chassis#: B8MR Sold for USD$181,176 2017 Coys : Thoroughbred & Vintage at Fontwell House | |
1938 BENTLEY 4¼ LITRE MR OVERDRIVE Chassis#: B28MR Sold for USD$112,990 2017 Coys Blenheim Palace | |
1938 BENTLEY 4¼-LITRE 'HIGH VISION' COUPÉ Chassis#: B83LE Sold for USD$146,259 2015 Bonhams : The December Sale | |
1938 Bentley 4.25 Litre Sports Saloon Chassis#: B145KU Sold for USD$58,626 2013 H & H Auctions - Chateau Impney | |
1937 Bentley 4¼-Litre Concealed Head Coupe by H.J. Mulliner Chassis#: B92LS Sold for USD$341,000 2013 RM Auctions - Monterey | |
1938 Bentley 4¼-Litre 'High Vision' Sports Saloon Chassis#: B28MR Sold for USD$104,716 2013 Bonhams - The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale | |
1938 Bentley 4¼-Litre All-Weather Tourer by Thrupp & Maberly Chassis#: B137LE Sold for USD$225,500 2013 RM Auctions - Amelia Island | |
1938 Bentley 4 ¼ litre Chassis#: B125LE Sold for USD$213,136 2012 Bonhams - Collectors' Motor cars and Automobilia at Goodwood | |
1938 Bentley 4¼-Litre Drophead Coupé Chassis#: B199LE Sold for USD$145,066 2012 Bonhams - Paris, La Halle Freyssinet Motocars | |
1938 Bentley 4 1/4 Litre Cabriolet Chassis#: B125LE Sold for USD$234,888 2010 RM Auctions - Automobiles of London | |
1938 Bentley 4 1/4 Litre All-Weather Cabriolet Chassis#: B190LS Sold for USD$137,500 2010 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach Auctions | |
1938 Bentley 4¼ litre MX Vanden Plus Open Tourer Chassis#: B117MX Sold for USD$235,842 2008 Coys Auction -Brands Hatch | |
1938 Bentley 4 ¼ Brougham Semi Razor Edge Saloon Chassis#: B162 KT Sold for USD$86,278 2006 Coys Auction - True Greats |
Bentley 4.25-Liters That Failed To Sell At Auction
1938 Bentley 4.25-Liter's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1938 Bentley 4¼-Litre Coupé | B8MR | 2020 Bonhams : Goodwood Speedweek | $140,000 | $160,000 | |
1938 BENTLEY 4¼-LITRE CABRIOLET | B154LS | 2020 Bonhams : The Bonmont Sale | $300,000 | $500,000 | |
1938 BENTLEY 4¼-LITRE FOUR-DOOR CABRIOLET | B125LE | 2020 Bonhams : The Bonmont Sale | $240,000 | $300,000 | |
1938 Bentley 4 1/4 Litre Boattail Speedster | B161LE | 2019 Worldwide Auctioneers : Riyadh Auction | |||
1938 Bentley 4.25 Litre James Young Sedanca Coupe | B72MR | 2017 H & H Auctions Imperial War MuseumDuxford | $180,000 | $220,000 | |
1938 Bentley 4 1/4 Litre Coupe by De VillarsLot | B-8-MR | 2015 Silverstone Auction Classic Sale | $115,000 | $135,000 | |
1938 Bentley 4.25 Litre Sports Saloon | B145KU | 2014 H & H Auctions Chateau Impney | |||
1938 Bentley 4 1/4 Litre Drop Head Coupe | B153LE | 2012 Gooding and Company Pebble Beach Auction | $150,000 | $250,000 | |
1938 Bentley 4¼-Litre Coupe | B8MR | 2011 Bonhams The December Sale | $80,000 | $100,000 | |
1938 Bentley 4 1/4 Litre Fixed Head Coupe | 2010 Gooding and Company Pebble Beach Auctions | $250,000 | $325,000 | ||
1938 Bentley 4 ¼-Liter Derby Special | B183KU | 2005 Bonhams RollsRoyce, Bentley Motor Cars and Related Automobilia | $40,000 | $50,000 | |
1938 Bentley 4 ¼-Liter Derby Special | B183KU | 2005 Bonhams Collectors' Motor Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia | $40,000 | $50,000 | |
1938 BENTLEY 4 1/4 LITER CABRIOLET | 2003 Bonhams MOTOR CARS | $140,000 | $170,000 |
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