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1937 Bentley 4¼ Liter Drop Head Coupe

In 1936, Bentley used a larger 4,257 cubic centimeter engine, attached to a four-speed gearbox. The extra 588 cubic centimeters gives this model the same acceleration potential in fourth gear that the previous car offered in third gear. This resulted in a very lively and sporty new model. This car can reach 50 mph in just over 10 seconds and top out at 95 mph.

This car also marked the beginning of the use of externally contracted components. Previously, Bentley manufactured all its own parts, but beginning in 1936, they used SU fuel pumps, Lucas electrics, a Stromberg carburetor, a Borg & Beck clutch, Marles steering gear and a Hardy Spicer Propeller shaft.

The particular car, first registered in November of 1937, sports an all-aluminium, full-disappearing drop head coupe body. The coachwork was built by H.J. Mulliner of London. It is a wonderful example of a Bentley, the 'Silent Sports Car'.

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1937 Bentley 4¼ Liter Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Bentley 4¼ Liter

(Data based on Model Year 1937 sales)
1937 Bentley 4¼-Litre Drophead Coupé By Vanden Plas
Chassis#: B 32 KT
Sold for USD$150,668
  2023 RM Sothebys : Paris
 
1937 BENTLEY 4¼-LITRE PILLARLESS SALOON BY VANDEN PLAS
Chassis#: B127JY
Sold for USD$124,620
  2021 RM Sothebys : A Passion for Elegance
 
1937 Bentley 4¼-Litre All-weather Tourer
Chassis#: B179JY
Sold for USD$192,954
  2018 Bonhams : London Olympia
 
1937 BENTLEY 4-1/4-LITER SEDAN
Chassis#: B190KT
Sold for USD$37,400
  2018 Barrett-Jackson : Las Vegas
 
1937 Bentley 4¼-Litre 'Woodie' Shooting Brake
Chassis#: B142JD
Sold for USD$135,128
  2018 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival
 
1937 BENTLEY 4 1/4 SALOON
Chassis#: B92KT
Sold for USD$53,000
  2017 Dragone Lime Rock Park
 
1937 Bentley 4 ¼ Litre Fixed Head Coupe
Chassis#: B91JY
Sold for USD$286,000
  2017 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale, AZ
 
1937 BENTLEY 4 ¼ LITER ALL-WEATHER PHAETON Coachwork by Thrupp & Maberly, Ltd.
Chassis#: B-39-KU
Sold for USD$173,250
  2016 Bonhams : The Amelia Island Auction
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1937 Bentley 4¼-Litre Sports Saloon Project
Chassis#: B188LS
Sold for USD$21,280
  2015 Bonhams : The Beaulieu Sale
 
1937 Bentley 4¼-Litre 'Aerofoil' Sports Saloon
Chassis#: B90KT
Sold for USD$385,603
  2015 Bonhams : The Chantilly Sale
 
1937 Bentley 4¼-Litre Open Two-Seater by Carlton
Chassis#: B55KU
Sold for USD$1,595,000
  2014 RM Auctions at Monterey
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1937 Bentley 4¼-Litre Parallel-Door Sedanca Coupé
Chassis#: B28KT
Sold for USD$234,797
  2014 LES GRANDES MARQUES DU MONDE AU GRAND PALAIS
 
1937 Bentley 4.25 Litre Vanden Plas Coupe
Chassis#: B128KT
Sold for USD$226,928
  2013 H & H - Rockingham Castle
 
1937 Bentley 4¼-Litre Saloon
Chassis#: B117KU
Sold for USD$35,588
  2012 RM Auctions - London
 
1937 Bentley 4 ¼ Litre Sports Saloon
Sold for USD$30,542
  2012 Coys - Blenheim Palace
 
1937 Bentley 4.25 Litre Vanden Plas Pillarless Saloon
Chassis#: B127JY
Sold for USD$31,042
  2012 H & H Auctions - Rockingham Castle
 
1937 Bentley 4 ¼ Litre Coupé by Gurney Nutting
Sold for USD$293,146
  2012 Coys Auction - Monaco 'Legende et Passion'
 
1937 Bentley 4¼-Litre Drophead Coupe
Chassis#: B197HM
Sold for USD$91,048
  2012 Bonhams - Collectors' Motor Cars and Automobilia
 
1937 Bentley 4¼-Litre All Weather Tourer
Chassis#: B170KT
Sold for USD$212,901
  2011 Bonhams - The December Sale
 
1937 Bentley 4¼ Litre Allweather Convertible
Chassis#: B7HM
Sold for USD$249,683
  2011 Bonhams - Collectors' Motor Cars
 

Bentley 4¼ Liters That Failed To Sell At Auction

1937 Bentley 4¼ Liter's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1937 Bentley 4¼-Litre All-weather TourerB7HM2021 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival : Collectors Motor Cars and Automobilia $90,000$140,000
1937 BENTLEY 4¼-LITRE BROUGHAM SALOONB33JY2021 Bonhams : The Bond Street Sale $70,000$100,000
1937 Bentley 4¼ Litre Derby Park Ward Razor Edge Pillarless Saloon 2019 Shannons Melbourne Summer Classic   
1937 Bentley 4 1/4 Litre Sports TourerB1KU2019 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach $400,000$500,000
1937 Bentley 4 ¼ Litre Aerofoil Sports SaloonB 90 KT2017 Bonhams : The Chantilly Sale $300,000$400,000
1937 Bentley 4¼ LITER SPORTS SALOONB119KU2017 Bonhams : Scottsdale, AZ $150,000$180,000
1937 Bentley 4¼-Litre Drophead CoupéB79KU2016 Bonhams : The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale $180,000$240,000
1937 Bentley 4.25 Litre Vanden Plas Style TourerB-183-JY2012 The Pavilion Gardens   
1937 Bentley 4 1/4-Litre Sedanca CoupeB70KT2011 Gooding and Company Pebble Beach Auctions $300,000$400,000
1937 BENTLEY VANDEN PLAS DROPHEAD COUPE 2001 Kruse Auction Scottsdale Arizona$47,500  
1937 BENTLEY VANDEN PLAS DROPHEAD COUPE 2001 Kruse Auction Scottsdale Arizona$51,000  

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1937 Bentley 4¼ Liter

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1937 Bentley 4¼ Liter Vehicle Profiles

1937 Bentley 4¼ Liter vehicle information
Sports Tourer
Coachwork: Vanden Plas
Chassis #: B1KU
Engine #: U4BR
1937 Bentley 4¼ Liter vehicle information
All-Weather Tourer
Coachwork: Thrupp and Maberly
Chassis #: B-39-KU
Engine #: M 9 BZ
1937 Bentley 4¼ Liter vehicle information
All-Weather Cabriolet
Coachwork: Vanden Plas
Chassis #: B114KT
Engine #: T7BP
1937 Bentley 4¼ Liter vehicle information
Open Two-Seater
Coachwork: Carlton Carriage Company
Chassis #: B55KU
Engine #: B7BK
1937 Bentley 4¼ Liter vehicle information
Roadster
Coachwork: Vanden Plas
Chassis #: B-42-KT
1937 Bentley 4¼ Liter vehicle information
Sedanca Coupe
Coachwork: Gurney Nutting
1937 Bentley 4¼ Liter vehicle information
Saloon
Coachwork: Mann-Edgerton
1937 Bentley 4¼ Liter vehicle information
Fixed Head Coupe
Coachwork: Gurney Nutting
Chassis #: B 4 5HM
1937 Bentley 4¼ Liter vehicle information
Sedanca Coupe
Coachwork: Gurney Nutting
Chassis #: B70KT
Engine #: M2BY
1937 Bentley 4¼ Liter vehicle information
Drop Head Coupe
Coachwork: Mulliner
1937 Bentley 4¼ Liter vehicle information
Drophead Coupe
Coachwork: Windovers
1937 Bentley 4¼ Liter vehicle information
Fixed Head Coupe
Coachwork: Vesters & Neirinck
Chassis #: B156KT
Engine #: E9BH
Build #: B3044