Not Sold (Est: £70,000 - £90,000)
1935 Bentley 3½ Litre Park Ward Drophead Coupé
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 18 Mar 2026
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Not Sold (Est: £70,000 - £90,000)
1935 Bentley 3½ Litre Park Ward Drophead Coupé
UK • 18 Mar 2026 • Lot 17
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1935 Bentley 3½ Litre Park Ward Drophead Coupé, once owned by Mildred Curzon, Viscountess Scarsdale, has undergone significant restoration work, including a full cosmetic overhaul and mechanical improvements costing around £58,000. With a known ownership history and supplied with extensive documentation, this classic car presents a blend of luxury and sporting heritage.
Condition
7
The car has been cosmetically restored and has had improvements done to it. It has been enjoyed by the vendor and has been a frequent sight at shows and rallies. The car has had some reconditioning done over the years.
/ 10
5,161 miles (via 2017 MOT)
B170EF
1935
Auction
Manual
BYK 889
United Kingdom
Not Sold (Est: £70,000 - £90,000)
1935 Bentley 3½ Litre Park Ward Drophead Coupé
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 18 Mar 2026
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Description
At the dawn of the 1930s with the reverberations of 'Black Friday' (October 29th, 1929) being felt worldwide, competition between carmakers grew increasingly desperate.
Thus, while W.
O.
Bentley sought to refine his Eight 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 W.
O.'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 3,669cc OHV straight-six.
Boasting twin SU carburettors, a wilder camshaft, strengt...
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 29th Mar 2018
Latest MOT mileage:
5,161 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 30th Mar 2017, 5,161 miles
Passed
On 18th Apr 2008, 3,500 miles
Passed
On 20th Jun 2006, 3,423 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
User Entered:
- 1)Steering box damp
†2)Headlamps poor
†3)Washers poor
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