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 *Highly usable pre-war Bentley motorcar *Elegant 'close coupled' sports saloon *Reportedly restored in the early 2000s, showing well today THE BENTLEY 3½ LITER Although Rolls-Royce's acquisition of Bentley Motors in 1931 robbed the latter of its independence, it did ensure the survival of the Bentley name.

Launched in 1933, the first of what would become known as the 'Derby Bentleys' continued the marque's sporting associations but in a manner even more refined than before.

Even W O Bentley himself acknowledged that the 3.5-Liter model was the finest ever to bear his name.

Based on the contemporary Rolls-Royce 20/25hp, the 3.5-Liter Bentley had a slightly shorter wheelbase and employed a tuned (115bhp) twin-SU-carburetor version of the former's overhead-valve six.

Add to this already remarkable pac...