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LOT 44

Property from a Deceased Estate 1938 Bentley 4 ¼-litre Coachwork by Freestone & Webb Registration no. CTF 148 Chassis no. B66LS

Sold for £54,000 inc. premium
Lot 44

1938 Bentley 4 ¼-litre
Coachwork by Freestone & Webb Registration no. CTF 148 Chassis no. B66LS

Property from a Deceased Estate
1938 Bentley 4 ¼-litre
Coachwork by Freestone & Webb

Registration no. CTF 148
Chassis no. B66LS

Mileage: TBA
MoT: Exempt

*Previously owned by collector Gordon Wiley
*Attractive colour combination
*Interesting earlier correspondence


Featuring Freestone and Webb razor-edge 'brougham' sports saloon bodywork with single sidemount, this 4 ½-litre has been restored in the past and was running when it was put into storage. Sold new to Lancashire resident Herman Rawlinson it was in the hands of Douglas Hall in May 1952 (as detailed by the 1953-issued continuation logbook), followed by Stafford dealer Charles Clark & Son and, in October 1957, was in the hands of William Crump, before moving to Nottinghamshire and Clement Oscar Day. Bentley specialist Ristes carried out an extensive restoration in the late 1970s and it was bought by Gordon Wiley in 1996. In addition to the continuation logbook Ristes' invoices covering the period 1978 to 1980 detail the work carried out. Today the black over red bodywork effects a delightful art deco air and the patinated maroon interior is believed to be the original. Some re-commissioning will be required.

With unusual, attractive Freestone and Webb 'brougham' sports saloon coachwork this 4 ¼-litre will require some light re-commissioning. Property from a deceased estate.

Footnotes

Vendor Score Total: 63/100

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Key for sellers' assessments:
1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing
2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage
3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well
4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout
5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very well

EXTERIOR TOTAL: 16/25
Body Work: 4
Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 3
Glass: 3
Paint: 3
Wheels/Tyres: 3

INTERIOR TOTAL: 14/20
Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 3
Headlining: 4
Seats: 4
Trim: 3

ENGINE TOTAL: 11/20
Mechanical components: 3
Running: 3
Starting: 3
Under Bonnet: 2

RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 12/20
Axles: 3
Brakes: 3
Gearbox/Clutch: 3
Suspension: 3

ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 6/10
Ancillary components: 3
Main components: 3

Car History File: 4

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