1937 Bentley 4 1/4 Litre Roadster
Sold at Gooding Christie's on Aug. 15, 2026.
$406,500Confirmed
The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $365,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 10, 2026.
The car
- Year
- 1937
- Make and model
- Bentley Derby Bentleys: 3½ and 4¼ Litre
- Generation
- Derby Bentleys: 3½ and 4¼ Litre (1933 to 1939)
- Chassis
- B42KT
Against comparable sales
Above the middle half of 5 comparable sales, 83% over its top.
Middle half of sales$65,000 to $200,000
Median$118,000
Sales behind it5Likely
From 5 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 $65,000 and $200,000.
Closest sales
| Car | Auction | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35-Years-Owned 1937 Bentley 4¼ Litre Special Four-Seat TourerBring a Trailer, July 24, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | July 24, 2026 | $65,000 |
| 1936 Bentley 3½ Litre Sedanca Coupe by Gurney NuttingBring a Trailer, Oct. 23, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Oct. 23, 2026 | $118,000 |
| 1939 Bentley 4 1/4 Litre Sports CoupeGooding Christie's, Aug. 15, 2026 | Gooding Christie's | Aug. 15, 2026 | $230,000 |
| 1935 Bentley 3 1/2 Litre Drophead CoupeGooding Christie's, Aug. 15, 2026 | Gooding Christie's | Aug. 15, 2026 | $200,000 |
| 39-Years-Family-Owned 1935 Bentley 3½ Litre H.J. Mulliner Saloon ProjectBring a Trailer, May 26, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | May 26, 2025 | $28,000 |