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1934 Bentley 3.5 Litre Drophead Coupe Unique Park Ward coachwork
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 13 Mar 2024
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1934 Bentley 3.5 Litre Drophead Coupe Unique Park Ward coachwork
UK • 13 Mar 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1934 Bentley 3.5 Litre Drophead Coupe features unique Park Ward coachwork and has an interesting history, including ties to Rolls-Royce's experimental 'Peregrine' project. Estimated at £100,000 - £120,000, it boasts a well-documented provenance with long-term current ownership and a restoration by Dale Powers Automotive in Florida.
Condition
7
The car is described as a 'smart, well-kept older restoration' that 'presents well'. It has been maintained and serviced regularly, with some work carried out by Rolls-Royce and Bentley specialists. It is not described as being in perfect condition, but rather a well-maintained older restoration, implying some age and wear.
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48,931 miles (via 2012 MOT)
B106DG
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
BRE 409
1934
Auction
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1934 Bentley 3.5 Litre Drophead Coupe Unique Park Ward coachwork
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 13 Mar 2024
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Description
At the dawn of the 1930s with the reverberations of 'Black Friday' (29/10/1929) being felt worldwide, competition between carmakers grew increasingly desperate.
Thus, while WO Bentley sought to refine his 8 litre into the ultimate luxury carriage, Rolls-Royce responded by dabbling with a sports car concept.
Their concerns as to the branding of 'Peregrine' (as the project was labelled internally) were alleviated by Bentley's collapse in 1931.
Outflanking rivals D.
Napier & Son, they acquired Bentley wholesale (including WO's services) for £125,257.
With a department brief that "the new car must be as unlike the Rolls-Royce models as possible" Derby engineers set about preparing 'Peregrine' for flight.
Built on a 'double-dropped' chassis carrying all round semi-elliptic leaf sprung suspension and assisted drum brakes, the new car used a tuned version of the Rolls-Royce 20/25's 3669cc OHV straight-six.
Boasting twin SU carburettors, a wilder camshaft, strengthened con-rods and a hi...
Price Analysis vs Other 3.5 Litre Park Wards
£34,500
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£50,625
Median Price (Since 2020)
£141,131
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 30th Aug 2013
Latest MOT mileage:
48,931 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 29th Aug 2012, 48,931 miles
Passed
On 24th Aug 2011, 48,773 miles
Passed
On 31st Aug 2010, 48,476 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- slight distortion in both rear tyres
- rear tyres in poor condition
Passed
On 18th Aug 2009, 48,354 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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