2012 | Scottsdale Auctions 2012
1929 Bentley 4 1/2 Litre Dual Cowl Sports Tourer
Coachwork by Vanden Plas
SOLD $2,145,000
Estimate
$1,200,000 - $1,500,000
Chassis
KL3584
Engine
KL3584 Registration No. GC 3270 Body No. 1635
Car Highlights
Exceedingly Rare, Matching-Numbers, Original-Bodied Example
Exceptional As-New Specifications
Unique and Advanced Vanden Plas Design
Known History from New
Ideal International Event Entrant
An Important and Desirable Vintage Bentley
Technical Specs
4,398 CC SOHC Inline 4-Cylinder Engine
Twin SU Carburetors
110 BHP
4-Speed Non-Synchromesh “C” Gearbox
4-Wheel Mechanical Drum Brakes
Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs with Friction-Plate Shock Absorbers