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35-Years-Owned 1937 Bentley 4¼ Litre Special Four-Seat Tourer

Sold at Bring a Trailer on July 24, 2026.

$65,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

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The car

Year
1937
Make and model
Bentley Derby Bentleys: 3½ and 4¼ Litre
Generation
Derby Bentleys: 3½ and 4¼ Litre (1933 to 1939)
Chassis
B17KU
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 5 comparable sales, 82% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$118,000 to $230,000
Median$200,000
Sales behind it5Likely

From 5 sales of the Derby Bentleys: 3½ and 4¼ Litre (1933 to 1939) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $118,000 and $230,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1937 Bentley 4 1/4 Litre RoadsterGooding Christie's, Aug. 15, 2026Gooding Christie'sAug. 15, 2026$365,000
1936 Bentley 3½ Litre Sedanca Coupe by Gurney NuttingBring a Trailer, Oct. 23, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 23, 2026$118,000
1939 Bentley 4 1/4 Litre Sports CoupeGooding Christie's, Aug. 15, 2026Gooding Christie'sAug. 15, 2026$230,000
1935 Bentley 3 1/2 Litre Drophead CoupeGooding Christie's, Aug. 15, 2026Gooding Christie'sAug. 15, 2026$200,000
39-Years-Family-Owned 1935 Bentley 3½ Litre H.J. Mulliner Saloon ProjectBring a Trailer, May 26, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 26, 2025$28,000