Lot 074: 1936 BENTLEY 4.25 LITRE SPORTS SALOON

Finished in two-tone green with green leather upholstery, this particular example is described by the vendor as being in good overall condition for its age. Of the nine 4+ litre chassis reportedly clothed by coachbuilders Cockshoot, this is alleged to be one of just two owner-driver saloons that they bodied in alloy. Delivered to their Manchester premises in November 1936, chassis B 139 HM was registered to its first keeper in Wilmslow some two months later. Reputedly part of an American collection during the 1980s, DMA 700 is thought to have undergone a repaint and partial re-trim stateside before being repatriated in 1990. Believed to have been given a cylinder head overhaul, replacement exhaust system and new battery by its last owner, the current one also reports that he has used the Bentley sparingly. Driven to various RREC and VSCC events "where it always attracts interest", he adds that "the sliding sunroof is operational but there is scope for improvement to the headlining and interior woodwork". Benefiting from a recent dynamo overhaul and re-chromed wheels nuts, it is offered for sale with MOT valid until June 2006 and road tax until November 2005.