RM Sotheby’s Announces the British Classic Collection – A No-Reserve, Online Sale Happening in February

• The auction will take place online from 21 to 28 February, and will be offered entirely without reserve
• Highlights of the sale include a 4½-Litre Bentley uprated to ‘Blower’ specification, as well as two Bentley 4½-Litre projects
• Further information can be found at rmsothebys.com

LONDON, ENGLAND – February 22, 2024 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – RM Sotheby’s is delighted to announce British Classics Online—a sale of seven British-built automobiles spanning from 1928 to 1962. These include examples built by leading British marques Bentley, Rolls-Royce, and Austin-Healey.

A fantastic star consignment for the sale is the 1928 Bentley 4½-Litre Supercharged Le Mans Tourer in the Style of Vanden Plas. A rare 4½-Litre Bentley that has been upgraded to ‘Blower’ specification, this example was fitted with a later body in the style of the tourers which attempted victory at Le Mans in 1930. Chassis TX3227 was delivered new to Mrs. Boyd of Rye, East Sussex, before passing through the hands of a series of eminent custodians, including Major Sir Robert Abercromby of Eaton Terrace, a distinguished Military Cross winner. Highly eligible for historic events, including Le Mans Classic, this example is offered without reserve and is estimated to sell for between €500,000 – €700,000.

This is followed by another two Bentley 4½-Litres. The first being a 1929 Bentley 4½-Litre Tourer ‘Project’ in the style of Vanden Plas. This example is a rolling chassis project; fitted with front and rear axles and a steering box, which makes it an ideal opportunity to build a competitive vintage racer, endurance rally car, or simply a ‘WO’ Bentley for gentle touring (Estimate: €100,000 – €150,000). This is followed by a 1930 Bentley 4½-Litre Supercharged Tourer ‘Project’ in the style of Vanden Plas. This example is another rolling chassis project with correct modifications for accepting a supercharged 4½-Litre engine. It also offers a fine platform from which to potentially build a ferociously quick ‘Blower’ specification Bentley (Estimate: €100,000 – €150,000).

This is followed by yet another special British-built machine with the 1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Limousine by Barker. Retaining its original Barker body, this gorgeous example is fitted with its matching-numbers engine and offers the rare chance to acquire one of Rolls-Royce’s greatest models (Estimate: €50,000 – €80,000). This is complemented by another…