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1934 Bentley 3.5 Litre Drophead Coupe Unique Park Ward coachwork

United Kingdom • 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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Manual

Transmission:

B106DG

Chassis No:

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

BRE 409

Reg Number:

RHD/LHD:

RHD

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...