Year : 1939
Make : Bentley
Model : 4 1/4 Litre
Coachbuilder : Park Ward
Body Type : Saloon
Colour : Cream over Pale Yellow
Trim : Beige Leather
History : During the late 1920?s and early 1930?s Bentley ran into grave financial trouble and by 1931 Rolls-Royce had stepped in and bought the assets and goodwill of the defunct company and formed a new one, Bentley Motors (1931) Ltd. Rolls-Royce had considered the Bentley marque to be a growing threat to their future success, but following their purchase decided to continue the Bentley name, albeit under their own stewardship, taking the company in an entirely new direction with the creation of the ?Silent Sports Car? or Derby Bentley. In 1933 the new Bentley 3 ? Litre model was released and was an instant success. The combination of effortless power and style met with almost universal praise. It was powered by a developed twin carburettor version of Rolls-Royces own 20/25 model and was installed in a low 126 inch wheelbase chassis that basically remained unaltered until the cessation of production in 1939 due to the outbreak of hostilities. Synchromesh was present on third and fourth gears and the Derby?s were fitted with a cross flow cylinder head and superb servo assisted brakes, encapsulating all of the perfection of Rolls-Royce engineering in this small sporting Bentley. Fitting of individual coachwork by approved body builders continued in true Rolls-Royce fashion giving potential buyers a great deal of choice in the look of their new motor car. 1936 saw further improvements with the introduction of the 4 ? Litre model when production of the 3 ? Litre unit ceased. Steady development continued throughout the cars production and in late 1938 even more power was obtained when the overdrive models were introduced, which were known as the MX/MR series cars. The original Bentley sales literature outlined the key improvements that improved the overdrive cars performance which included the provision of an overdrive gearbox which would allow the car to attain a greater maximum speed without exceeding maximum engine revolutions. The steering was of improved design, providing greater control under all conditions. Modified gear ratios and slight engine modifications also improved acceleration under certain conditions. The slower running engine coupled with the over drive top gear resulted in greater silence and smoothness. And finally centralised chassis lubrication and automatic shock absorbers with over-riding hand control were fitted. The MX/MR models were truly the ultimate incarnation on the Derby chassis and are still very much sought after some seventy years on. Just two hundred MX/MR chassis were created, finding their way to lucky owners with a variety of coachwork designs and are rightly considered to be collector?s items. Chassis No B15MX is one of just over sixty original saloon bodies constructed by Park Ward on the overdrive chassis, many of which have been re-bodied since the late 1930?s. This car was last supplied in 1997 by Frank Dale & Stepsons and has been maintained by us in recent years. It is fitted with twin side mounted spare wheels and also a sliding sunshine roof which are welcome and rare features. The coachwork and bright work are very presentable whilst the interior is sound but original and mechanically speaking the car performs beautifully. Chassis No B15MX is a very sound example, attractively presented in cream and pale yellow and ready for the fortunate next owner to enjoy.
Condition : In good condition throughout.
Technical Data : Four speed manual gearbox, 6 cylinder in-line engine, 4.25 litres displacement, 4257cc capacity. Servo-assisted brakes.

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Colour: Cream
Right-hand Drive

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Condition: 60+ Good
Year: 1939
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Keywords: Bentley 4.5 Liter

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About Them: stablished in 1946, Frank Dale & Stepsons offer the finest selection from the world of vintage, classic and modern Rolls-Royce and Bentley. We are the only Rolls-Royce and Bentley specialist in London with showroom, workshop and upholsterers under one roof. Collectors and enthusiasts come to Frank Dale & Stepsons from all over the world for trustworthy advice and to inspect our outstanding motorcars. With as many as fifty cars in stock at any time, from the finest pre-war Rolls-Royce and Bentleys, to more recent models such as the Corniche, Azure and Continental R, we aim to offer a varied selection through the decades of both marques. We also welcome enquiries regarding motorcars that are not on our stock list as with our unrivalled level of experience, the car that you are looking for may well be available to us. During the year you will see us at the major British and European Classic Car shows and Concours Events.

Interests: The overseas market has become increasingly important with cars for export accounting for a substantial percentage of our sales. We offer full facilities for delivery and registration abroad with dedicated agents in France, Germany and Japan. We also have a multitude of contacts throughout Europe, The United States of America and the Far East to assist purchasers through importation and registration formalities. Ivor Gordon, chairman and stepson of the company's founder, has been in the business for over 50 years himself. "My stepfather started the business in 1946," he explains. Together with director James Crickmay, Ivor and his band of loyal staff at Frank Dale & Stepsons have created an atmosphere of friendliness, enthusiasm and above all professionalism that has customers visiting from all over the world to buy, service and restore their cars, or simply for trustworthy advice.