General description :
In the end of the twenties Bentley was very successful with the types 4 1/2 and 6 1/2 ltr. The Bentley 8 litre with 220 hp was developed for the even higher supreme luxury segment. But then the Great Depression came and a small Bentley was needed. That is why the already produced 8 litre chassis (construction Ricardo) were fitted with the 4 litre engines. So the 4 ltr was born. 50 cars were sold until Rolls Royce took over Bentley.Our Bentley is the no. 22 of 50 with the 8 litre chassis. It was equipped with the 4 litre engine, when it left the factory. For some people, the 4 liter engine had not enough power for the heavy chassis. Same happened to this Bentley so the stronger 6 1/2 litre engine was installed. It fits perfect to this gorgeous and sporty open tourer. The engine has been completely overhauled by a well known German workshop. This Bentley is one of the most impressive classic cars. Try and you will see.
Body Style : Dual Cowl Tourer
Year : 1931
Cubic Capacity : 6,597 cc
Engine : 6 cylinder inline
Power : 103 kW/140 hp
Transmission : manual transmission
Drivetrain : rear
Exterior Color : dark blue
Interior : leather
Interior : Colorblack
Trim : restored
1931 Bentley 4.25 Litre Derby / 6 1/2 litre is listed for sale on ClassicDigest in Lübberstedt by Steenbuck Automobiles GmbH for Not priced.
Car Facts
Car type : CarMake : BentleyModel : 4.25 Litre DerbyModel Version : / 6 1/2 litreEngine size : 6.6Model Year : 1931Location : Hainholzweg 1 Germany 21376 Gödenstorf-LübberstedtVehicle Registration : Undefined
Before becoming a mere subsidiary to Rolls-Royce, Bentley was an independent Automaker famous for the "fastest lorries in the world" e.i Bentley 4½ Litre.
Good ol' Bentley boys (A group of wealthy British motorists, mainly Woolf Barnato, Sir Henry "Tim" Birkin, steeplechaser George Duller, aviator Glen Kidston, S.C.H. "Sammy" Davis, and Dr Dudley Benjafield ) -in their trusty Bentley cars- took four consecutive victories at 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1924, 1927, 1928, 1929, 1930
In 1931 Bentley was taken over British Central Equitable Trust that later proved to be a front for Rolls-Royce Limited. Unhappy with his role at Rolls-Royce, W.O. Bentley left the company when his contract expired in 1935 duly joining Lagonda. This was beginning of which ultimately led Bentley cars to become more or less badge-engineered Rolls-Royce.