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Cadogan Motors (1928) Ltd. created five of the four-passenger fabric-paneled tourer bodies for the Bentley 4½-Litres, with a slightly larger rear compartment than the Vanden Plas design. Of those five, this is the only survivor on its original 4½-Litre chassis.
This 4½-Litre Bentley is a late-specification car with a reinforced, stiffer frame, plate clutch, and self-wrapping front brakes. Cadogan received the car on July 22nd, 1929, and upon completion, it is believed to have been a demonstrator by London Bentley dealer Gaffikin Wilkinson before being sold to its original owner, D.C. Cowans Fairweather of Angus, Scotland. The car was registered in Aberdeen as SR 7702 in July 1930. The car's second owner is believed to have been G. Ellis of London, who acquired it around 1932.
Following an accident, the car's chassis frame and front axle were replaced with NOS components. Thus, the Bentley's frame carries the original number of DS3570, but the replacement axle is not numbered.
J. Armstrong of London purchased the Bentley around 1935 or 1936. In 1938, while in the car of W.O.'s brother and Bentley dealer, H.M. Bentley, the Bentley was restyled with the front doors cut down, and the fenders, running boards, and valances were modernized. Telecontrol shock absorbers and an oversized gasoline tank were fitted.
In 1946, after World War II, the car was purchased by John Harris, who soon sold it to Captain H.A.K. Lay. Among the subsequent owners was K.J.R. Tanner, who purchased it in 1967 and owned it for four decades. Its next owner was Alessandro Tonolli, who commissioned Bentley specialists James Pearce & Company to restore the bodywork while preserving the H.M. Bentley modifications. Blackmore Engineering restored the mechanical and electrical systems, and a new fuel tank was fitted, along with an overdrive and electric cooling fan. The accelerator and brake pedals were exchanged to the modern conventional positions.
This Bentley entered the current owner's collection in 2015.
This Bentley retains its original engine, C-Type gearbox, hood panels, differential casing, magnetos, exhaust manifold, carburetors, and steering column, among other components.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2023
This 4½-Litre Bentley is a late-specification car with a reinforced, stiffer frame, plate clutch, and self-wrapping front brakes. Cadogan received the car on July 22nd, 1929, and upon completion, it is believed to have been a demonstrator by London Bentley dealer Gaffikin Wilkinson before being sold to its original owner, D.C. Cowans Fairweather of Angus, Scotland. The car was registered in Aberdeen as SR 7702 in July 1930. The car's second owner is believed to have been G. Ellis of London, who acquired it around 1932.
Following an accident, the car's chassis frame and front axle were replaced with NOS components. Thus, the Bentley's frame carries the original number of DS3570, but the replacement axle is not numbered.
J. Armstrong of London purchased the Bentley around 1935 or 1936. In 1938, while in the car of W.O.'s brother and Bentley dealer, H.M. Bentley, the Bentley was restyled with the front doors cut down, and the fenders, running boards, and valances were modernized. Telecontrol shock absorbers and an oversized gasoline tank were fitted.
In 1946, after World War II, the car was purchased by John Harris, who soon sold it to Captain H.A.K. Lay. Among the subsequent owners was K.J.R. Tanner, who purchased it in 1967 and owned it for four decades. Its next owner was Alessandro Tonolli, who commissioned Bentley specialists James Pearce & Company to restore the bodywork while preserving the H.M. Bentley modifications. Blackmore Engineering restored the mechanical and electrical systems, and a new fuel tank was fitted, along with an overdrive and electric cooling fan. The accelerator and brake pedals were exchanged to the modern conventional positions.
This Bentley entered the current owner's collection in 2015.
This Bentley retains its original engine, C-Type gearbox, hood panels, differential casing, magnetos, exhaust manifold, carburetors, and steering column, among other components.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2023
2023 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $650,000-USD $750,000
Sale Price :
USD $687,000
1929 Bentley 4.5 Litre Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Bentley 4.5 Litre
(Data based on Model Year 1929 sales)
1929 BENTLEY 4 1/2 LITRE LE MANS SPORTS TOURER Chassis#: RL3428 Sold for USD$1,545,000 2024 Gooding : Amelia Island Concours | |
1929 Bentley 4½-Litre Supercharged Le Mans Tourer in the style of Vanden Plas Chassis#: DS3573 Sold for USD$1,008,777 2023 RM Sothebys : London | |
1929 Bentley 4½-Litre 'Short-Chassis' Sports Tourer by Vanden Plas Chassis#: NX3463 Sold for USD$1,600,000 2023 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1929 Bentley 4½-Litre Tourer by Cadogan Chassis#: DS3570 Sold for USD$687,000 2023 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | |
1929 Bentley 4½ Liter Tourer Chassis#: FB 3320 Sold for USD$604,500 2022 Bonhams : The Greenwich Auction | |
1929 Bentley 4½ LITER TO SUPERCHARGED SPECIFICATIONS REPLICA LE MANS STYLE COACHWORK Chassis#: AB 3669 Sold for USD$863,000 2021 Bonhams : Quail Lodge | |
1929 Bentley 4½-Litre Open Four-Seater Sports by Vanden Plas Chassis#: RL3427 Sold for USD$1,105,000 2021 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1929 Bentley 4½ Liter Sports Tourer Chassis#: HB3410 Sold for USD$472,500 2019 Bonhams : Amelia Island | |
1929 Bentley 4.5 Litre 'Le Mans' Style Tourer Chassis#: NX3457 Sold for USD$1,113,274 2018 H & H Auction - Imperial War Museum, Duxford | |
1929 Bentley 4½ Liter Sports Tourer Coachwork by Vanden Plas Chassis#: RL3427 Sold for USD$1,435,000 2018 Bonhams : Quail Lodge | |
1929 BENTLEY 4½-LITRE TOURER Chassis#: DS3551 Sold for USD$451,385 2016 Bonhams - Goodwood Members' Meeting | |
1929 Bentley 4½-Litre Tourer Chassis#: MR 3399 Sold for USD$1,007,788 2015 Bonhams : Bond Street Motor Car Sale | |
1929 Bentley 4½-Litre Sports Saloon Chassis#: PB3527 Sold for USD$1,073,078 2015 Bonhams : The Beaulieu Sale | |
1929 Bentley 4.5 litre Open Tourer by Vanden Plas Chassis#: FB3322 Sold for USD$510,000 2015 Historics at Brookland | |
1929 Bentley Supercharged 4 ½ Litre Original two-seater Sold for USD$1,045,428 2013 Coys Auction - A236 True Greats | |
1929 Bentley 4½-Litre Open Tourer by Vanden Plas Chassis#: vC57S119374 Sold for USD$785,996 2013 RM Auction - London | |
1929 Bentley 4½-Litre Tourer Chassis#: FB3324 Sold for USD$505,510 2013 Bonhams - The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale | |
1929 Bentley 4 ½ litre Vanden Plas style Tourer Chassis#: RL3441 Sold for USD$465,271 2012 Bonhams - Collectors' Motor cars and Automobilia at Goodwood | |
1929 Bentley 4½-Litre Four-Seat Tourer Chassis#: NX 3452 Sold for USD$740,096 2012 Bonhams - Collectors' Motor cars and Automobilia at Goodwood | |
1929-31 4½-Litre Supercharged 'Blower' Bentley Single-Seater Chassis#: HB 3402 Sold for USD$7,906,745 2012 Bonhams - Collectors' Motor cars and Automobilia at Goodwood |
Bentley 4.5 Litres That Failed To Sell At Auction
1929 Bentley 4.5 Litre's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1929 Bentley 4½-Litre Supercharged Tourer by Vanden Plas | SM3903 | 2021 RM Sothebys : London | $3,800,000 | $4,200,000 | |
1929 Bentley 4½-Litre Tourer | 2019 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival | $480,000 | $600,000 | ||
1929 Bentley 4 ½ Liter Sports Tourer | FB3317 | 2019 Bonhams : Quail Lodge Auction | $700,000 | $850,000 | |
1929 Bentley 4½-Litre Tourer | RL3428 | 2019 Bonhams : Goodwood Members Meeting | $600,000 | $800,000 | |
1929 Bentley 4½-Litre Supercharged Tourer Recreation by Graham Moss | RC2209 | 2018 RM Sothebys : Monterey | $550,000 | $750,000 | |
1929 Bentley 4.5 Liter Le Mans Replica Fabric Tourer | PL 3496 | 2017 Bonhams : Philadelphia Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum | $600,000 | $700,000 | |
1929 Bentley 4½-Litre Tourer by Cadogan | DS3570 | 2015 RM Sotheby's London Auction | |||
1929 BENTLEY 4½-LITRE SPORTS BLUEBELL | RL3439 | 2014 The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale | $480,000 | $560,000 | |
1929 Bentley 4½-Litre Tourer by Vanden Plas | NX3467 | 2014 RM Auctions Automobiles of Arizona | $1,150,000 | ||
1929 Bentley 4½-Litre Open Tourer by Vanden Plas | FB3317 | 2013 RM Auctions VILLA ERBA | $490,000 | ||
1929 Bentley 4½-Litre Tourer | FB3324 | 2013 Bonhams Collectors' Motor Cars and Automobilia | $350,000 | $400,000 | |
1929 Bentley 4½-Litre Drophead Coupé with Dickey | HB3405 | 2011 Bonhams The December Sale | $400,000 | $450,000 | |
1929 Bentley 4 1/2 Litre Two-Seat Sports | DS3568 | 2011 Gooding and Company Pebble Beach Auctions | $1,000,000 | $1,400,000 | |
1929 Bentley 4 1/2 Litre Open Tourer | DS3561 | 2008 Automobiles of London | $175,000 | $275,000 | $325,000 |
1929 BENTLEY 4 1/2 LITER DROPHEAD COUPE | 2003 Bonhams MOTOR CARS | $260,000 | $300,000 |
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