Body by ultra-exclusive coach builders Gurney-Nutting. Just 1 of 20 known.
No expense spared restoration to the original specifications, both interior and exterior.
Vehicle restored by prominent classic car collectors and Bentley enthusiasts.
Fully documented history from new, receipts of engine work and rebuild, workshop manual, Vehicle Import Approval, spare keys and previous UK registration.
This Bentley Sedanca Coupe by Gurney Nutting is a stunning pre-war tourer, boasting remarkably rare, highly desirable coachwork, a superb colour scheme and a well-documented provenance. Under the bonnet showcases a 4 1/4 -litre six, coupled to a four-speed manual transmission. This Bentley Derby Gurney Nutting Sedanca Coupe was originally sold new in London, UK.
Although official build numbers do not exist, it is believed that less than 20 Bentley Derby’s received coach work from ultra-exclusive coach builders Gurney-Nutting. The quality and detail of these hand-built bodies commanded a premium of nearly double the price of a Park Ward bodied Bentleys.
In 2001 this wonderful motor car came to Australia into the sophisticated private collection of Bentley Drivers Club member Peter Willcox. Under his ownership this vehicle received a full no expense spared restoration to original specifications by marque specialists ‘The Derby Works of Mount Waverley’ in Victoria. It received a full engine rebuild including the fitting of the later upgrade overdrive, was fitted with a new period correct leather interior, and beautifully re-painted in its attractive green livery.
When the restoration had been completed, the car was used only sparingly for transport to and from events, and for exhibiting at various shows.
Accompanying this vehicle is an extensive history file from new; to include receipts of all work undertaken, original workshop manual, vehicle import approval, a spare set of keys and previous registration papers.
A total of 1,234 chassis were produced with the majority receiving bodies from the coach building company Park Ward. The extremely low build numbers are testament to the rarity and desirability of the Gurney-Nutting bodied Bentley 4 ¼ and finding one today to include the extensive documentation of history and receipts from new, would prove impossible.
