This Week @ Coys

Founded in 1919, Coys of Kensington is the world renowned London based automotive auction house that sells everything from historic racing Alfa Romeos of the 1920s, to the more contemporary McClaren F1.

Offered this week is an elegant blue minuit 1936 Bentley 4 ¼ Liter.

This Bentley was crafted by Freestone and Webb; the body of the car was based on the Rolls-Royce 20/25 platform much like last week’s Bentley 3 ½ Liter.

What makes this model an even more enticing car than the 3 ½ Liter, is the increase in engine displacement by ¾ liter, allowing for 20 extra horsepower, which meant that the 4 ½ Liter topped out nearly 100 mph.


Though, the 3 ½ Liter is a convertible.

Freestone and Webb’s Bentley is likened to a “top hat” because of the high pitch of the roof and its glossy dark blue form. Surely, there were few cars indeed that would have proved as elegant a saloon.

As is custom, Coys has not listed the price of the Bentley 4 ½ Liter, however, they have invited enquiries. Like the 3 ½ Liter, my best guess is that this gracious car’s price will start at £75,000 ($132,172).

To learn more about the 1936 Bentley 4 ½ Liter by Freestone and Webb, click the following link: Coys of Kensington