Few cars embody the spirit of British competition motoring quite like the Bentley Blower. Powerful, imposing and built with a clear sense of purpose, it became one of the defining sporting cars of the pre-war era.
This particular car, UK registration GJ 6301, began life in 1930 as a genuine Cricklewood-built W.O. Bentley 4½ Litre with Maythorn saloon coachwork. It was later rebuilt and rebodied into its present Blower-style competition configuration. Although not one of the original factory Blowers, its identity and foundations belong to an authentic period Bentley with almost a century of history.
An important figure in its development was H.J.K. Townshend, a respected name within the W.O. Bentley world. Entrusted by owners of original Team Cars to rebuild and prepare Bentleys to correct period specification, Townshend helped shape this example into the form in which it is presented today.
That same attention to period correctness is reflected in its mechanical specification. A heavy-crank engine, D-Type racing gearbox and carefully selected competition components give the car much of the character and driving experience associated with the factory-built machines.
For approximately three decades, the Bentley remained with one long-term owner who actively enjoyed it in rallies and historic events. Rather than being preserved as a static display piece, it continued to build a history of its own through genuine use.
This 1930 W.O. Bentley 4½ Litre has been sold.
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