1929 Bentley 4½ litre Open Tourer
United States.
British automaker Bentley was founded in 1919 by W.O.Bentley. The company was well respected for its racing success.
The 1921-29 Bentley 3 litre was replaced with the more powerful 1927-31 Bentley 4½ litre. 720 4½ litre Bentleys were built, including 55 'Blower' Bentleys. The Supercharged Blower Bentley was the performance version, the supercharger was installed at the end of the crankshaft, in front of the radiator. This gave them an easily recognisable appearance.
The 1921-29 4½ litre was delivered as a running chassis to the coachbuilder of the buyer's choice. This car features Vanden Plas Tourer coachwork
The Bentley 3 litre won Le Mans in 1924 and 1927
The Bentley 4½ litre won Le Mans in 1928
The Bentley 6½ litre Speed Six won Le Mans in 1929 and 1930.
Engine; 110hp 270 cu in 4 cyl (Blower Bentley; 175hp)
2015 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
1929 Bentley 4½ litre Open Tourer
United States.
British automaker Bentley was founded in 1919 by W.O.Bentley. The company was well respected for its racing success.
The 1921-29 Bentley 3 litre was replaced with the more powerful 1927-31 Bentley 4½ litre. 720 4½ litre Bentleys were built, including 55 'Blower' Bentleys. The Supercharged Blower Bentley was the performance version, the supercharger was installed at the end of the crankshaft, in front of the radiator. This gave them an easily recognisable appearance.
The 1921-29 4½ litre was delivered as a running chassis to the coachbuilder of the buyer's choice. This car features Vanden Plas Tourer coachwork
The Bentley 3 litre won Le Mans in 1924 and 1927
The Bentley 4½ litre won Le Mans in 1928
The Bentley 6½ litre Speed Six won Le Mans in 1929 and 1930.
Engine; 110hp 270 cu in 4 cyl (Blower Bentley; 175hp)
2015 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance