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Est: £80,000 - £100,000
1925 Bentley 3-Litre ‘Simplex’ Drophead Coupé
United Kingdom • 23 Sept 2026 • Lot 268
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
A rare 1925 Bentley 3-Litre with a desirable H. J. Mulliner body, currently a dismantled project vehicle with a seized engine. Known history since new and significant restoration work completed on the chassis, offering a unique opportunity for a dedicated enthusiast.

Condition
3
Dismantled, seized engine, requires substantial reconditioning.
/ 10
Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
1093
Odometer:
54,000 miles
Reg Number:
YK 3114
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Rare and desirable H.
J.
Mulliner body.
Registration No: YK 3114Chassis No: 1093 MOT: Exempt
1 of just 765 built on the long standard (10ft.
10in.) wheelbase
Pleasingly retains its original, rare and desirable H.
J.
Mulliner body
Current family ownership since 1959 and known history from new
Fitted with engine no.
907—a replacement from the factory when new
The rolling chassis is understood to have been restored to an excellent standard
“It was not the means whereby the 3-Litre Bentley performed, but the manner in which it did it, that endeared the car to sportsmen who took pride in their driving.
The engine was remarkably flexible, strong and reliable, the gear ratios were admirably chosen, the handling excellent and the quality unremittingly high.
So, also, was the price, but an ever-growing reputation, augmented by striking racing victories—including the Le Mans 24 hours of 1924 and 1927—ensured its success."—Classic Sports Cars by Cyril Posthumus and David Hodges A rail...
Points of note
£101,200
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£111,918
Median Price (Since 2020)
£126,500
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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