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This Bentley Three-Litre Tourer with coachwork by Gurney Nutting is a correct, 'Blue Label' car that still wears its original open bodywork.
It is believed that the original owner of this car was Mr. John McMeeking of Southampton, England. During the 1940s, it may have been owned by Captain Ivan Finchow of Lygarth, Dorset, UK. In 1956, the car was imported to the United States by Neil McDade of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Soon after, the car became part of the collection of bernie Goldflies of Dayton, Ohio. In 1962, it was purchased by Richard Fisher. In 1968, George Evenson of Washington state purchased the car, and would retain it for the next quarter-century. Mr. Evenson kept the car in a heated garage and used it regularly.
At the RROC 24th National Meet in 1975, this car was awarded Third Place. This was followed by a Third Place Certificate of Merit at the 1988 RROC British Columbia Regional Meet, a Second Place Certificate of Merit at the 1990 RROC Meet and a First in Class Certificate of Merit at the RROC Spring Meet in British Columbia.
This Bentley is finished in green over tan and has an exposed alloy bonnet, nickel plated radiator, side-mounted spares and an auxiliary light mounted on the windscreen. It has a tonneau cover and an Auster rear screen.
Power is from a 2996cc SOHC four-cylinder engine fitted with twin SU carburetors. There is a four-speed manual gearbox and four-wheel servo-assisted mechanical drum brakes.
In 2010, this Bentley was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company Auction held in Scottsdale, Arizona. The lot was estimated to sell for $250,000 - $300,000. As bidding came to a close, the lot had been sold for the sum of $253,000, inclusive of buyer's reserve.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2010
It is believed that the original owner of this car was Mr. John McMeeking of Southampton, England. During the 1940s, it may have been owned by Captain Ivan Finchow of Lygarth, Dorset, UK. In 1956, the car was imported to the United States by Neil McDade of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Soon after, the car became part of the collection of bernie Goldflies of Dayton, Ohio. In 1962, it was purchased by Richard Fisher. In 1968, George Evenson of Washington state purchased the car, and would retain it for the next quarter-century. Mr. Evenson kept the car in a heated garage and used it regularly.
At the RROC 24th National Meet in 1975, this car was awarded Third Place. This was followed by a Third Place Certificate of Merit at the 1988 RROC British Columbia Regional Meet, a Second Place Certificate of Merit at the 1990 RROC Meet and a First in Class Certificate of Merit at the RROC Spring Meet in British Columbia.
This Bentley is finished in green over tan and has an exposed alloy bonnet, nickel plated radiator, side-mounted spares and an auxiliary light mounted on the windscreen. It has a tonneau cover and an Auster rear screen.
Power is from a 2996cc SOHC four-cylinder engine fitted with twin SU carburetors. There is a four-speed manual gearbox and four-wheel servo-assisted mechanical drum brakes.
In 2010, this Bentley was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company Auction held in Scottsdale, Arizona. The lot was estimated to sell for $250,000 - $300,000. As bidding came to a close, the lot had been sold for the sum of $253,000, inclusive of buyer's reserve.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2010
2013 RM Auctions - Amelia Island
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $225,000-USD $325,000
Sale Price :
USD $231,000
2011 Worldwide Auctions - The Auburn Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $280,000-USD $320,000
Sale Price :
USD $231,000
2011 Gooding and Company - The Amelia Island Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $250,000-USD $325,000
Sale Price :
USD $236,500
2010 Gooding and Company - Scottsdale Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $250,000-USD $300,000
Sale Price :
USD $253,000
1925 Bentley 3 Litre Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Bentley 3 Litre
(Data based on Model Year 1925 sales)
1925 Bentley 3.0-Litre Vanden Plas-style Tourer Chassis#: 1079 Sold for USD$145,994 2021 Silverstone Auctions : The Classic Sale at Silverstone | |
1925 Bentley 3-Litre Speed Model Chassis#: 1224 Sold for USD$355,704 2020 Bonhams : The Golden Age of Motoring Sale (1886 - 1939) | |
1925 Bentley 3-Litre Speed Model Tourer by Vanden Plas Chassis#: 1108 Sold for USD$335,000 2020 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island Auction | |
1925 Bentley 3 Litre Open Tourer Chassis#: 1137 Sold for USD$220,740 2019 Historics at Brooklands - Mercedes-Benz World | |
1925 Bentley 3 LITER FOUR SEATER TOURER Chassis#: 777 Sold for USD$272,250 2017 Bonhams : Greenwich Concours | |
1925 Bentley 3 Litre Speed Model Tourer Chassis#: 893 Sold for USD$307,065 2017 H & H Auctions - Imperial War Museum-Duxford | |
1925 BENTLEY 3 LITER FOUR SEATER TOURER Chassis#: 1009 Sold for USD$462,000 2015 Bonhams Amelia Island Auction | |
1925 Bentley 3-Litre Tourer by Gurney Nutting Chassis#: 930 Sold for USD$231,000 2013 RM Auctions - Amelia Island | |
1925 Bentley 3/4½-Litre Speed Model Red Label Tourer Chassis#: 1162 Sold for USD$253,407 2012 Bonhams - The Beaulieu Sale Collectors' Motor Cars | |
1925 Bentley 3 Litre Tourer Chassis#: 886 Sold for USD$186,788 2012 Bonhams - Collectors' Motor cars and Automobilia at Goodwood | |
1925 Bentley 3-Litre Speed Model Sports Chassis#: 1025 Sold for USD$350,146 2012 Bonhams - Collectors' Motor cars and Automobilia at Goodwood | |
1925 Bentley 3-Litre Shooting Brake Chassis#: 915 Sold for USD$198,024 2011 Bonhams - Beaulieu Autojumble, Collectors' Motor Cars | |
1925 BENTLEY 3-LITRE TOURER Chassis#: 930 Sold for USD$231,000 2011 Worldwide Auctions - The Auburn Auction | |
1925 Bentley 3-liter 100mph Supersports 'Brooklands' Two-seater Chassis#: 1161 Sold for USD$601,000 2011 Bonhams - Quail Lodge Sale | |
1925 Bentley 3 Litre Tourer Chassis#: 930 Sold for USD$236,500 2011 Gooding and Company - The Amelia Island Auction | |
1925 Bentley Three-Litre Tourer Chassis#: 930 Sold for USD$253,000 2010 Gooding and Company - Scottsdale Auction | |
1925 Bentley 3/4½-Litre Tourer Chassis#: HP388 Sold for USD$260,189 2009 Bonhams - Goodwood Revival, Chichester, Sussex | |
1925 Bentley 3 litre 100mph Supersports Brooklands Two-seater Chassis#: 1161 Sold for USD$410,276 2008 Bonhams - Important Collectors' Motor Cars, Pioneer and Vintage Motorcycles and Fine Automobilia | |
1925 Bentley 3-Litre Speed Model Sold for USD$121,000 2003 Vintage Motor Cars at Amelia Island |
Bentley 3 Litres That Failed To Sell At Auction
1925 Bentley 3 Litre's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1925 Bentley 3-Liter Speed Model Tourer | 921 | 2022 Bonhams : The Quail Auction | $350,000 | $450,000 | |
1925 Bentley 3-Liter Speed Model Tourer | 921 | 2021 Bonhams : Quail Lodge | $475,000 | $575,000 | |
1925 Bentley 3-4½ Litre Open Tourer | 2018 Shannons Sydney Spring Classic | ||||
1925 Bentley 3-Litre Speed Model Tourer in the style of Vanden Plas | AP311 | 2018 RM Sothebys : Monterey | $450,000 | $550,000 | |
1925 Bentley 3/4.5 Litre Tourer | 916 | 2016 H & H Auctions Imperial War MuseumDuxford | |||
1925 Bentley 3-Litre/41/2-Litre Sports Tourer | 1046 | 2003 Bonhams Important Collectors' Motor Cars | $80,000 | $100,000 |
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