PreWarCar of the Week: a 1929 Bentley 4½-Litre Tourer

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This week’s PreWarCar of the Week is a matching-numbers (chassis, engine, SU carburettors, front axle, steering box, C-Type gearbox) 1929 Bentley 4½-Litre Tourer. All the numbers have been checked and even the sump number is in the correct sequence. 'NX3468' retains its original two-seat tourer coachwork by R Harrison & Son of Stanhope Street, London together with its original registration mark 'GU 9000'.

The Bentley was first owned by Mrs Eileen Mary Marshall of Buckingham Gate, London SW1. Bentley Motors' service records show that Mrs Marshall drove the 'NX3468' extensively during the ten years she owned it. A lady behind the wheel of this 4½-Litre must have caused quite a stir in 1930s London.

In 1939 the Bentley changed hands for the first time. The entire ownership history of this 4½-Litre Bentley is documented in logbooks. Originally the Tourer was finished in cream over black. But has been repainted in 1959 in its present blue over black livery which was more to the new owner's taste. Which was certainly not a bad choice. In the late 1960s, the engine was overhauled by Hoffman & Mountford. The car still has its beautiful original brown leather interior and has a fine patina of age.

This 1929 Bentley 4½-Litre Tourer will be auctioned in the upcoming Bonhams Goodwood Revival Sale. The estimate is £ 480,000 - 600,000 or € 530,000 - 660,000. But then you certainly have value for money!

Photographs courtesy Bonhams.

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