Lot 2

2023   |  

London Auction 2023

1927 Bentley 3 Litre Speed Model Sports Tourer

Coachwork by Vanden Plas

Register to Bid

SOLD £264,375

Estimate

£225,000 - £300,000| Without Reserve

Chassis

AX1673

Engine

ML1506

Car Highlights

A Wonderfully Original, Well-Documented Example of the First Vintage Bentley

Desirable “Red Label” Speed Model with Definitive Vanden Plas Sports Body

Retained by Its Second Owner from 1928 to 1981; Just Four Owners from New

Retains Original Chassis, Engine, and Coachwork per Accompanying Factory Records

Offered with Original UK Logbook and Extensive Documentation File

Technical Specs

2,996 CC SOHC Inline 4-Cylinder Engine

Twin SU “Sloper” Carburetors

85 HP at 3,500 RPM

4-Speed Manual Gearbox

4-Wheel Mechanical Drum Brakes

Front Solid Axle with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs and Friction Shock Absorbers

Rear Live Axle with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs and Friction Shock Absorbers

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