• Based on a 'Derby' Bentley • Bespoke one-off • Recently completed In the absence of anything remotely resembling its Vintage-era touring models from the post-war Bentley range, enthusiasts with a yen for stripped-down, wind-in-the-hair excitement had little choice but to opt for a conversion such as that offered here.

A number of specialist coachbuilders offered variations on the theme, while many enthusiasts opted to undertake their own re-creations.

Many have used the 3½-Litre 'Derby' Bentley as the basis, as is the case with the unique and beautifully presented example offered here, which started life as a Park Ward-bodied sports saloon delivered in October 1934 (see photograph on file).

'AVU 542' is offered fresh from a recently completed, restoration that took countless man-hours to achieve.

The bodywork boasts hand crafted wooden elements typical of high quality cars of the pre-war period.

The interior has been re-trimmed in sumptuous green leather while the wood elements ...