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Description

High-pedigree 1929 Bentley 4½ Litre with fully documented history from new
Rare factory heavy-crank engine paired with the highly desirable ‘D’ Type gearbox
Supercharger to correct Villiers specification with counterbalanced crankshaft fitted in 1990
Brand-new connecting rods and recent extensive mechanical work by VBE Restorations
Engine-turned dashboard with correct Birkin Blower-type instruments
Beautifully presented in British Racing Green with period fabric and Connolly leather
Recorded in Clare Hay’s Bentley: The Vintage Years
Accompanied by a comprehensive and well-documented history file

Absolutely stunning in both presence and execution, this Bentley 4½ Litre Blower represents one of the most celebrated and desirable expressions of British pre-war motoring. Built around a rare and highly sought-after factory specification, it combines formidable mechanical integrity with unmistakable visual presence.

At its heart is the legendary supercharged 4½-litre engine, a configuration forever associated with speed, endurance and defiance. The heavy-crank factory engine, coupled with the correct ‘D’ Type gearbox, delivers the muscular, long-legged performance that made the Blower Bentley such a formidable competition machine. The supercharger, built to correct Villiers specification and fitted with a counterbalanced crankshaft in 1990, has been carefully integrated to preserve both authenticity and reliability.

Recent extensive work by VBE Restorations, including the fitment of brand-new connecting rods, has ensured the engine is exceptionally strong and responsive. The result is a Bentley that feels robust, urgent and entirely in keeping with its reputation, offering the sort of mechanical confidence expected at the very top of the Vintage car world.

The engine-turned dashboard features correct Birkin Blower-type instruments, with seating, trim and controls that reflect the car’s original competition intent. Finished in classic British Racing Green, with period-correct fabric and Connolly leather, the overall presentation is purposeful and imposing rather than decorative.

Historically, few cars carry the same weight as the Bentley Blower. Conceived during the golden age of motorsport, Sir Henry “Tim” Birkin’s supercharged Bentleys were built to challenge the dominance of Mercedes-Benz, pushing the mighty SSKs to their limits and playing a key role in Bentley’s legendary success at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

This Bentley stands as a celebration of that era and its people. A car defined by ambition, engineering bravery and competition spirit, it offers not simply ownership of a significant motor car, but the opportunity to experience one of the most important chapters in British racing history.

Now available for viewing at the DD Classics Dealership in London, please call to book an appointment.

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Technical Details

Vehicle data

Make: Bentley
Model series: 4 1/2 Litre
Model name: 4 1/2 Litre Supercharged
First registration date: Not provided
Year of manufacture: 1929
Mileage (read)
Chassis number: Not provided
Engine number: Not provided
Gearbox number: Not provided
Matching numbers: No
Number of owners: Not provided

Technical details

Body style: Convertible (Tourer)
Power (kW/hp): 147/200
Cubic capacity (cm³): 4398
Cylinders: 4
Doors: Not provided
Steering: Right (RHD)
Gearbox: Manual
Gears: Not provided
Transmission: Rear
Front brakes: Drum
Rear brakes: Drum
Fuel type: Petrol

Individual Configuration

Exterior color: Green
Interior color: Green

Interior material: Leather

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1929 | Bentley 4 1/2 Litre Supercharged