1924 Bentley 3-Litre Speed Model Red Badge (bitsa)

VIN: 897780

$199,999

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    Bonhams

  • Location

    Philadelphia, PA; US

  • Event date

    Oct 2, 2017

  • Lot

    339

Vehicle specs

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

RHD. Vee fixed windshield, single rear mounted spare, Red wire wheels, ventilator-style cowl vents.

Condition

Described in a Saleroom Notice as the original engine, the original 2-seat body has been modified to the present 4-seat tourer and the original frame (687) replaced by the present #780 from another 3-Liter Speed Model once owned by Cdr Glenn Kidston. Originally delivered to the Prince of Liechtenstein. New starter solenoid. Oily, used, aged but at the same time honest, usable and charismatic. It needs nothing except a thorough checkout to be driven as it should be.

Market commentary

It's not unusual to find a vintage Bentley with some mixed up components and this example's mixup is somewhat less than might be expected. It has a long history in this configuration and is more than deserving of the post-block result it earned and is a lot of car for the money.

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