1938 Bentley 4 1/4 Litre All-Weather Tourer by Thrupp & Maberly

Make:	Bentley
Model:	Other
SubModel:	4 1/4 Litre
Type:	Convertible
Year:	1938
Mileage:	35,760
VIN:	B137LE
Color:	Blue
Fuel:	Gasoline
Transmission:	Manual
Interior color:	Blue
Vehicle Title:	Clear
Item location:	Santa Barbara, California, United States

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Contact SellerSee our other listingsPrint this listing 1938 Bentley 4 1/4 Litre All-Weather Tourer by Thrupp & Maberly Year: 1938 Transmission: Manual Make: Bentley Engine: 6 Cylinder. 4. 25 L Model: Other Exterior Color: Blue VIN: B137LE Interior Color: Blue Stock Number: 1129 Title: Clear Mileage: 35760 Contact UsCharles Crail Automobiles - www. charlescrail. com1187 Coast Village Rd. Box 528Santa Barbara. CA 93108Call Us Today(805) 568-1934Ask ForCharlesAsk Us A Question In 1931. Rolls-Royce acquired Bentley Motors from W. O. Bentley with the promise to continue building Bentley motorcars. For two years. they struggled to build a sporting car that would attract new buyers. The first "Derby" Bentley was a 3-1/2 litre with a chassis based on the 20/25 but a high-performance engine. In 1936. the engine was increased to 4-1/4 litres and the result was the much desired "silent sports car". Recently. the "Derby Bentleys" have become popular as few pre-war cars offer such graceful coachwork and exceptional handing and power. The 4-1/4 Litre provides brisk acceleration. responsive handling and a top speed of 90 m. p. h. making it an ideal touring car. The first owner. J. T. Johnson of Eastbourne. England had the chassis delivered to Thrupp and Maberly for bodywork. A "phaeton" style all-weather body was fitted to the car. This was the last of nine of design number B 1075/M fitted to a 4-1/4 L. Derby chassis. A characteristic of this design was that all doors were hung from the 'B' post and the hood. when folded. sits above the level of the doors. B137LE retains its original bodywork. chassis and engine and is a fully documented "numbers matching" car. It is finished in midnight blue with blue-gray leather upholstery and walnut trim. A side-mounted Continental touring spare. imposing headlights. driving lamp and an accessory horn make this a perfect candidate for touring. It comes complete with books. tools and the history file. The car is pictured on page 113 of "All The Pre-War Bentleys - As New" by Stanley Sedgewick and on page 201 of "Bentley: Fifty Years of the Marque" by Johnnie Green. The car has been completely restored and is ready for club events. concours d'elegance or the open road. Warranty InformationThis vehicle is being sold as is. where is with no warranty. expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description. authenticity. genuineness. or defects herein. and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness. imperfection. defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle. and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgement solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle. Terms and ConditionsDeposit: Deposit of $500 must be paid within 24 hours of auction close. Payment: Items will not be available for pickup or shipping until full payment is received and cleared by our local bank. Buyer has 5 days to pay. Warranty: No warranties. Return Policy: No returns unless mutually agreed upon. Availability: This item is advertised elsewhere. We reserve the right to remove this listing at any time. About UsGO TO: www. charlescrail. comSee our other listings