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1936 BENTLEY 4-1/4 LITER PARK WARD DROPHEAD COUPE

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on April 14, 2023, offered with no reserve.

$55,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $50,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1936
Make and model
Bentley Derby Bentleys: 3½ and 4¼ Litre
Generation
Derby Bentleys: 3½ and 4¼ Litre (1933 to 1939)
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
B133GP
Condition
Fair (4)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 6 comparable sales, 56% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$78,250 to $222,500
Median$159,000
Sales behind it6Likely

From 6 sales of the Derby Bentleys: 3½ and 4¼ Litre (1933 to 1939) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $78,250 and $222,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1936 Bentley 3½ Litre Sedanca Coupe by Gurney NuttingBring a Trailer, Oct. 23, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 23, 2026$118,000
1935 Bentley 3 1/2 Litre Drophead CoupeGooding Christie's, Aug. 15, 2026Gooding Christie'sAug. 15, 2026$200,000
1937 Bentley 4 1/4 Litre RoadsterGooding Christie's, Aug. 15, 2026Gooding Christie'sAug. 15, 2026$365,000
35-Years-Owned 1937 Bentley 4¼ Litre Special Four-Seat TourerBring a Trailer, July 24, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 24, 2026$65,000
39-Years-Family-Owned 1935 Bentley 3½ Litre H.J. Mulliner Saloon ProjectBring a Trailer, May 26, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 26, 2025$28,000
1939 Bentley 4 1/4 Litre Sports CoupeGooding Christie's, Aug. 15, 2026Gooding Christie'sAug. 15, 2026$230,000