Vintage car fails to make reserve

The luxury car was owned by Lord Brougham of Penrith

A one-of-a-kind vintage car, originally owned by a Cumbrian Lord, has failed to reach its reserve of £250,000 at Christie's auction house in London.

The 1931 eight litre Bentley Sedanca de Ville had attracted interest from around the world, as it is the only remaining example of the model.

Lord Brougham of Brougham Hall in Penrith first owned the car, which he paid £3,000 for.

Only 100 Sedanca de Ville's were built, but Lord Brougham owned two.

Because of the unique nature of the model, which boasts a back-seat drinks bar, it was expected to fetch between £240,000 and £260,000.