1937 Bentley 4¼ Litre Drophead Coupé

During the late 1920s and early 1930s Bentley ran into grave financial trouble and by 1931 Rolls-Royce had stepped in and bought the assets and goodwill of the defunct company and formed a new one, Bentley Motors (1931) Ltd. Rolls-Royce had considered the Bentley marque to be a growing threat to their future success, but following their purchase decided to continue the Bentley name, albeit under their own stewardship, taking the company in an entirely new direction with the creation of the Silent Sports Car or Derby Bentley. In 1933 the new Bentley 3.5 Litre model was released and was an instant success.

This supremely stylish and elegant example of master coachbuilder Gurney Nutting’s work on the 4¼-Litre Derby Bentley chassis featured as 007’s personal transport in the James Bond film Never Say Never Again and starred at the Pebble Beach Concours in 2003 following a “ground up” restoration costing in excess of $450,000.

Interior includes repairing the hinge area and woodwork retaining the door hinges; refurbishing the paintwork, extensive tidying of the engine bay; and some minor improvements to interior fittings.

For the enthusiast fascinated by beautiful and rare pre-war British automobiles, this undeniably elegant Bentley will be a great temptation. It is certain to attract attention at any Rolls-Royce or Bentley gathering and bring its new custodian pleasure in tours and events.