1938 Bentley 4¼-Litre All-Weather Tourer by Thrupp & Maberly
Bid to at RM Sotheby's on Jan. 16, 2015. The car did not sell.
The highest bid, as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.
The car
- Year
- 1938
- Make and model
- Bentley Derby Bentleys: 3½ and 4¼ Litre
- Generation
- Derby Bentleys: 3½ and 4¼ Litre (1933 to 1939)
- Chassis
- B137LE
Against comparable sales
Middle half of sales$78,250 to $222,500
Median$159,000
Sales behind it6Likely
From 6 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 $78,250 and $222,500.
Closest sales
| Car | Auction | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 Bentley 4 1/4 Litre Sports CoupeGooding Christie's, Aug. 15, 2026 | Gooding Christie's | Aug. 15, 2026 | $230,000 |
| 1937 Bentley 4 1/4 Litre RoadsterGooding Christie's, Aug. 15, 2026 | Gooding Christie's | Aug. 15, 2026 | $365,000 |
| 35-Years-Owned 1937 Bentley 4¼ Litre Special Four-Seat TourerBring a Trailer, July 24, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | July 24, 2026 | $65,000 |
| 1936 Bentley 3½ Litre Sedanca Coupe by Gurney NuttingBring a Trailer, Oct. 23, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Oct. 23, 2026 | $118,000 |
| 1935 Bentley 3 1/2 Litre Drophead CoupeGooding Christie's, Aug. 15, 2026 | Gooding Christie's | Aug. 15, 2026 | $200,000 |
| 39-Years-Family-Owned 1935 Bentley 3½ Litre H.J. Mulliner Saloon ProjectBring a Trailer, May 26, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | May 26, 2025 | $28,000 |
This car's historyLikely
Matched across sales by chassis number.
| Date | What happened | Where | Miles | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 9, 2013 | SoldRM Sotheby's | RM Sotheby's | $225,500 | |
| Jan. 16, 2015 | Did not sell (this sale)RM Sotheby's | RM Sotheby's |