Details
1937 BENTLEY 4¼ LITRE FOUR DOOR SPORTS SALOON
COACHWORK BY MANN EGERTON
Registration No. DYX 924
Chassis No. B182HK
Engine No. D4BF
Burgundy with burgundy leather interior.
Engine: six cylinder, 4257cc, 125bhp at 4500rpm; Gearbox: four speed manual; Brakes: four wheel drum: Suspension: semi-elliptic leaf springs front and rear. Right hand drive.
The Bentley Company and all its assets were purchased by Rolls-Royce in 1931, but it was two years later that the first new Bentley "Silent Sportscar" was introduced, this being the 3½ litre. The engine was a twin carburettor version of the Rolls-Royce 20/25 but used a different cylinder head, camshaft and higher compression ratio. These cars were built at the Derby works and thus became affectionately known as Derby Bentleys.
By 1936 a revised 4¼ litre was launched alongside the similar engined 25/30 Rolls-Royce, but the Bentley retained twin SU carburettors and a higher compression ratio. Like its Rolls-Royce counterpart, the Bentley attracted the best of the coachbuilders art - most designs crafted by Park Ward and Vanden Plas.
Delivered new in 1937 this example of the sports saloon has Mann Egerton coachwork; according to the chassis listings B182HK was delivered in July 1937 to Mr E J Bobbing-Purser. Today the car is in generally good condition overall, with burgundy paintwork and original dark leather trim. The interior is quite useable and has a pleasant, homely feel to it - although the carpets would benefit from replacement. The Bentley starts, runs and has a current MOT with V5 registration document.
Derby Bentleys remain very popular and this sports saloon is an attractive example.
COACHWORK BY MANN EGERTON
Registration No. DYX 924
Chassis No. B182HK
Engine No. D4BF
Burgundy with burgundy leather interior.
Engine: six cylinder, 4257cc, 125bhp at 4500rpm; Gearbox: four speed manual; Brakes: four wheel drum: Suspension: semi-elliptic leaf springs front and rear. Right hand drive.
The Bentley Company and all its assets were purchased by Rolls-Royce in 1931, but it was two years later that the first new Bentley "Silent Sportscar" was introduced, this being the 3½ litre. The engine was a twin carburettor version of the Rolls-Royce 20/25 but used a different cylinder head, camshaft and higher compression ratio. These cars were built at the Derby works and thus became affectionately known as Derby Bentleys.
By 1936 a revised 4¼ litre was launched alongside the similar engined 25/30 Rolls-Royce, but the Bentley retained twin SU carburettors and a higher compression ratio. Like its Rolls-Royce counterpart, the Bentley attracted the best of the coachbuilders art - most designs crafted by Park Ward and Vanden Plas.
Delivered new in 1937 this example of the sports saloon has Mann Egerton coachwork; according to the chassis listings B182HK was delivered in July 1937 to Mr E J Bobbing-Purser. Today the car is in generally good condition overall, with burgundy paintwork and original dark leather trim. The interior is quite useable and has a pleasant, homely feel to it - although the carpets would benefit from replacement. The Bentley starts, runs and has a current MOT with V5 registration document.
Derby Bentleys remain very popular and this sports saloon is an attractive example.