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Bentley 4¼ Liter Drophead Coupé, year 1936. Chassis (VIN) number B155HM, engine number N3BW. This gorgeous 'Derby' Bentley is finished in blue with a blue leather interior, blue carpeting, and a blue mohair hood. This magnificent Bentley 4¼ Liter was delivered new in England. In 1963 the automobile was sold to the USA, and in 1978 it found a new owner in Australia. During its time in Australia, the car was extensively restored and fitted with a new Drophead Coupé body with 3 position hood by the renowned coachbuilder Roger Fry. Over the years, this splendid Bentley DHC has won several prizes. In 2012 the automobile was purchased by a collector in the Netherlands, who has enjoyed the car on many outings and historic events. In 2013 the engine was fully overhauled; invoices and photographs of the work are present. Over the past fourteen years the car has been serviced and maintained perfectly in the workshops of Altena Classic Service. The service history of this Bentley is beautifully documented, and the car is in excellent condition. The Bentley 4¼ Liter belongs to the celebrated series of “Derby Bentleys”, the first generation of Bentleys built after Rolls Royce acquired the marque in 1931. Introduced in 1936 as an evolution of the earlier 3½ Litre, the 4¼ Liter featured a more powerful 4.25 liter six cylinder engine, improved performance, and the same beautifully crafted chassis that allowed coachbuilders to create bespoke bodies. The model quickly became known for its silky-smooth running, excellent road manners, and sporting elegance, making it one of the most admired pre war British grand tourers. This perfectly maintained example is fitted with EZ electric power steering, elevating the driving experience to an even higher level. This is your chance to acquire a high quality pre war Bentley for your collection, ready to be enjoyed to the fullest.

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Technical Details

Vehicle data

Make: Bentley
Model name: 4 1/4 Litre
First registration date: Not provided
Year of manufacture: 1936
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
Power (kW/hp): 80/109
Cubic capacity (cm³): 4257
Cylinders: 6
Doors: Not provided
Steering: Right (RHD)
Gearbox: Manual
Gears: Not provided
Transmission: Rear
Front brakes: Not provided
Rear brakes: Not provided
Fuel type: Petrol

Individual Configuration

Exterior color: Blue
Interior color: Blue

Interior material: Leather

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1936 | Bentley 4 1/4 Litre