£319.7k
267 — The First Production Derby Bentley, Company Trials Car 1933 Bentley 3½ Liter Sports Tourer Coachwork by Vanden Plas
Bonhams • US • 3 Mar 2022
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£319,743
267 — The First Production Derby Bentley, Company Trials Car 1933 Bentley 3½ Liter Sports Tourer Coachwork by Vanden Plas
US • 3 Mar 2022
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1933 Bentley 3½ Liter Sports Tourer is a unique and historically significant vehicle, being the first production Derby Bentley and a company trials car. It features Vanden Plas coachwork, an extensively documented history, and has been owned by only a few individuals since its manufacture. It has never been fully restored, retaining its original interior and many original finishes, making it a highly desirable and collectible automobile.
Condition
8
This car is in exceptional condition considering its age. The listing emphasizes its originality, with the interior and many finishes being unrestored. While the car was repainted black, the original silver paint is still visible underneath. The car has been well-maintained, recently checked over, and is reported to drive brilliantly. The absence of restoration and the car's originality are key factors in its high condition rating.
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Manual
ALU 321
United States
B1AE
1933
Auction
£319.7k
267 — The First Production Derby Bentley, Company Trials Car 1933 Bentley 3½ Liter Sports Tourer Coachwork by Vanden Plas
Bonhams • US • 3 Mar 2022
Market Position:
World Record
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Description
3,669cc Inline 6-Cylinder
Engine Twin SU carburetors, approximately 115bhp at 3,800rpm 4-Speed Manual Transmission Front and Rear Leaf Spring Suspension 4-Wheel Servo Assisted Drum Brakes *One of the most important Bentleys in the history of the marque *The unique pivotal link between WO and Derby Eras of Bentley *Extensively documented *Feature car for company brochure, Motor Sport and other magazines *Never restored, retains original interior and many original finishes *Not displayed or toured since 1996 THE MOTORCAR OFFERED Bonhams proudly presents this unique Bentley motorcar and in doing so provides an opportunity to collectors which has not been offered to the market since it was acquired by the current owner's grandfather in 1962.
Upon purchasing B1AE the buyer would be only the fifth owner since the car's manufacture.
It is a potentially generational chance to purchase a car of immense importance to the history of the Bentley brand, the first production Bentley, chassis numb...
Price Analysis vs Other 3.5 Litre Vanden Plass
£73,125
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£182,500
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£319,743
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