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1928 Bentley 4 1/2 Litre Sports Tourer



This outstanding 1928 Bentley 4 1/2 Litre Sports Tourer is an exceptionally original example that retains its original drivetrain, chassis, and body. Black with lovely dark green leather. Original stampings throughout, including the front axle beam, rear axle banjo and differential housing casting, and the steering box. The Vanden Plas body no. 1486 appears on the original build record and remains debossed into the wooden longitudinal runner of the rear floorboard, and again in a timber ahead of the front passenger’s seat. Sporting factory “Our Own Body Order” coachwork by Vanden Plas, featuring lightweight Weymann-style black fabric coachwork, this right-hand drive 1928 Bentley 4.5-Litre Tourer bears Chassis No. TX3239 and Vanden Plas Body No. 1486. The matching-numbers 4398cc/110 HP SOHC inline 4-cylinder engine, numbered TX3241, features dual SU G5 “sloper” carburetors and dual magneto ignition. The original 4-speed D-type racing manual transmission was converted to a plate-type 1931-style clutch, which drives the rear axle with a 3.53:1 gear ratio. Engineering highlights include a long-range rear fuel tank, double-friction front shocks, Bentley and Draper rear shocks and 4-wheel rod-actuated drum brakes.



Featuring a repainted black exterior, the Bentley includes a detachable black convertible top and tonneau cover. Other cues include the removed left-rear door, reprofiled left-side door, fold-down windshield with Brooklands-style aero screens, aluminum hood and rear panels, leather hood-retaining straps, steel front fenders, wood running boards and mesh stone guards. Other choice features include an original Barker dipping headlight mechanism, Marchal headlights and driving lights, Bentley’s signature "Flying B” radiator cap and color-matched, knock-off wire wheels. The Bentley’s dark green leather interior includes a black-painted replacement dash panel, front bucket seats, 4,200 RPM tachometer, ammeter, auxiliary gauges, clock, gray carpets with green binding, drilled pedals and manette-type controls. Michelin 7x21-inch tires provide road contact, and there’s also a side-mount spare wheel and tire. Spare wire wheels are included. Documents include a Dr. Clare Hay Report (2010, updated 2014), confirming the originality of the chassis, engine and body, factory build records, a Vanden Plas body sheet, stamped numbers verification and factory literature. Eligible for numerous vintage events, this adventurous 1928 Bentley 4.5-Litre Tourer is a true race-bred vintage legend, ready to collect and enjoy.



Coachwork by Vanden Plas



Chassis: TX3239



Engine: TX3241



4,398 CC SOHC Inline 4-Cylinder Engine



Twin SU G5 Sloper Carburetors



4-Speed Non-Synchromesh Manual Gearbox



4-Wheel Mechanical Drum Brakes



Front Solid Axle with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs



Rear Live Axle with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs



An Extraordinary and Desirable Vintage Bentley Touring Car

Documented by Bentley Expert Dr. Clare Hay

Retains Original Chassis, Engine, and Body

Open Vanden Plas Coachwork with Sporting Updates

Tour Proven and Beautifully Presented Throughout

Weymann-Style Black Fabric Coachwork

Ownership History Upon Request

Vanden Plas body Sheet

Stamped Numbers Verification and Factory Literature

Eligible for Numerous Vintage Events



?Price: $1,300,000

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