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- 1938 Bentley 4¼-Litre Pillarless Saloon - Coachwork by Park Ward
1938 Bentley 4¼-Litre Pillarless Saloon - Coachwork by Park Ward
Lot Number: 642
1938 Bentley 4¼-Litre Pillarless Saloon - Coachwork by Park Ward
Rare, all aluminium, Park Ward-bodied, 4¼-Litre Pillarless Saloon from 58 years of caring family ownership.
- ESTIMATE: £40,000 - £50,000
+ buyer's premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT)
You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.
LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Sunday 24th August, 2025 at 11.00am BST at The Wing, Silverstone Circuit, NN12 8TN
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BODY COLOUR
Black /Silver -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
814 GPE -
ODOMETER READING
84761 Miles
SUMMARY
Rare, all aluminium, Park Ward-bodied, 4¼-Litre Pillarless Saloon from 58 years of caring family ownership.
DESCRIPTION
- The Bentley 3½-Litre (later enlarged to 4¼-Litre) was presented to the public in September 1933, shortly after the death of Henry Royce and was the first new Bentley model following Rolls-Royce’s acquisition of the Bentley brand in 1931
- Bentley sold only the drivable bare rolling chassis with engine and gearbox, scuttle and radiator, ready for coachbuilders to construct on it a body to the buyer's requirements
- Bentleys of this era are known as 'Derby Bentleys' because they were built in the Rolls-Royce factory located in Derby whilst earlier cars are referred to as Cricklewood Bentleys
- Records indicate that Jack Barclay ordered a small run of 'Pillarless' saloons to be bodied by Park Ward, incorporating a gentle razor-edged styling. Most of these were steel-bodied, whereas this example is all aluminium
- This example was purchased by our vendor's late uncle in 1967 and has remained in the family since then, having been registered to our vendor in 2011
- It remains in original unrestored condition apart from the interior which was renewed in the mid 1970s
- In 2010, it was fitted with a new clutch and a new radiator core and was driven to Classic Le Mans and back by our vendor with no reported issues
- It's supplied with a bespoke luggage rack that fits into the boot and is designed to support a substantial 'steamer trunk' (see images)
- As well as its current V5C and a duplicate VE60 'green' logbook from 1970, the history file contains some receipts from uncle's ownership, old MOTs and Tax Discs etc.
- The car will be driven to the Auction at Silverstone Circuit by our vendor from Warwickshire
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 642
- Make
- BENTLEY
- Model
- 4¼-LITRE
- Variant
- SALOON
- Registration Number
- 814 GPE
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Chassis Number
- B182KT
- Engine Number
- W7BP
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Black /Silver
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Richard Greenhalgh
- Car Specialist
- 07948 152921
- richard@iconicauctioneers.com
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SEE IT IN ACTION
SEE IT IN ACTION
SCORE:
87 / 135
Exterior
Bodywork:
Glass:
Paint:
Chrome:
Trim:
Interior
Door-Cards:
Carpets:
Seating:
Headlining:
Dashboard:
Boot:
Engine
Components:
Appearance:
Starting:
Running:
Remarks
Usable condtion.
Transmission
Gears:
Clutch:
Drive-Shaft:
Remarks
Usable condtion.
Running Gear
Axles:
Chassis:
Suspension:
Bearings:
Brakes:
Wheels & Tyres:
Electrics
Minor:
Major:
Remarks
Original wiring but works.
Vehicle History
About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
Please note all lots must be removed from the venue no later than 2pm on Monday 25th August. Collections will be from 9am - 2pm. If you cannot collect yourself, please do get in touch with our transport partner, EM Rogers, who will be happy to help you.
Uplift by EM Rogers back to their storage facility in Northampton is £175 plus VAT. Storage is £10 plus VAT per day for the first seven days and £40 plus VAT per week thereafter.
For larger vehicles such as vans, transporters etc. please contact EM Rogers on +44 (0)1604 755511 for a quote.
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