Rare 1937 Bentley DHC Restored And Auctioned For £300,000
A rare find with a fascinating history, this Drophead Coupé Bentley by James Young has been forensically restored over a five-year period by a resourceful vendor with help from marque specialists, Clanfield Coachbuilding and Fiennes Restorations.
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Most of us enjoy a TV mystery drama, and the story behind the rediscovery of this magnificent car’s lost history would make for an extraordinary film. Filled with modern science, extensive research and dogged determination, this unusual Drophead Coupé (DHC) Bentley by James Young has been forensically restored and re-discovered over a tumultuous five-year period. The classic car world is blessed in having owners who are so passionate about their love for cars that they would dedicate endless amounts of time and money to restoring these vehicles. In doing so, they return to us and the world pieces of the car’s illustrious history.
What started out as the vendor’s quest to get the origins and provenance of B1 72 KT correctly documented has led to the discovery and restoration of an extremely rare DHC Bentley.
READ MORE: 1949 Bentley B Special Speed 8 by Racing Green Engineering
Image: Silverstone Auction
?Whilst not quite a barn find, I purchased the vehicle back in late 2013 as a huge jigsaw puzzle,” the vendor started. “Having been advised that the body shell and vario...
The post Rare 1937 Bentley DHC Restored And Auctioned For £300,000 appeared first on LUXUO.
Image: Silverstone Auction
Most of us enjoy a TV mystery drama, and the story behind the rediscovery of this magnificent car’s lost history would make for an extraordinary film. Filled with modern science, extensive research and dogged determination, this unusual Drophead Coupé (DHC) Bentley by James Young has been forensically restored and re-discovered over a tumultuous five-year period. The classic car world is blessed in having owners who are so passionate about their love for cars that they would dedicate endless amounts of time and money to restoring these vehicles. In doing so, they return to us and the world pieces of the car’s illustrious history.
What started out as the vendor’s quest to get the origins and provenance of B1 72 KT correctly documented has led to the discovery and restoration of an extremely rare DHC Bentley.
READ MORE: 1949 Bentley B Special Speed 8 by Racing Green Engineering
Image: Silverstone Auction
?Whilst not quite a barn find, I purchased the vehicle back in late 2013 as a huge jigsaw puzzle,” the vendor started. “Having been advised that the body shell and vario...
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