1938 Bentley 4¼ litre Drophead Coupe
Australia.
British automaker Bentley was founded in 1919 by W.O.Bentley. The company was well respected for its racing success. Rolls Royce took over Bentley in 1931.
The 1933-36 Bentley 3½ litre was the first of the new 'Derby' Bentleys, rolling chassis’s were built at Rolls Royce's Derby factory. The 3½ litre engine was developed from Rolls' straight 6 cyl. 1177 3½ Litre cars were produced.
The engine size was increased in 1936 to 4¼ litres, 1234 4¼ litre cars were built before replaced in 1939 by the Bentley Mk V.
A lot of the 3½ litre and 4¼ litre Derby Bentleys were bodied by Park Ward, with the remainder by a wide variety of coach builders, this car was bodied by H.J Mulliner. one of only six built with a concealed hood, it was brought to Australia in 1969.
Engine; 4257cc Rolls Royce 6 cyl
1938 Bentley 4¼ litre Drophead Coupe
Australia.
British automaker Bentley was founded in 1919 by W.O.Bentley. The company was well respected for its racing success. Rolls Royce took over Bentley in 1931.
The 1933-36 Bentley 3½ litre was the first of the new 'Derby' Bentleys, rolling chassis’s were built at Rolls Royce's Derby factory. The 3½ litre engine was developed from Rolls' straight 6 cyl. 1177 3½ Litre cars were produced.
The engine size was increased in 1936 to 4¼ litres, 1234 4¼ litre cars were built before replaced in 1939 by the Bentley Mk V.
A lot of the 3½ litre and 4¼ litre Derby Bentleys were bodied by Park Ward, with the remainder by a wide variety of coach builders, this car was bodied by H.J Mulliner. one of only six built with a concealed hood, it was brought to Australia in 1969.
Engine; 4257cc Rolls Royce 6 cyl