Not Sold (Est: £90,000 - £110k)
1934 Bentley 3½ Litre Vanden Plas style Tourer
Historics • UK • 7 Mar 2026
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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Not Sold (Est: £90,000 - £110,000)
1934 Bentley 3½ Litre Vanden Plas style Tourer
UK • 7 Mar 2026 • Lot 267
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1934 Bentley 3½ Litre is a Vanden Plas style Tourer, converted in 1972, with a history of maintenance by marque specialists and recent work by Fiennes Restoration. It features a green exterior, beige leather interior, and comes with documentation, making it an attractive option for enthusiasts.
Condition
7
The car is described as being in high-standard condition following a conversion to a Vanden Plas style Tourer. While it has undergone restoration work, including a rebuilt hydraulic suspension and new components, it also has a history of body changes and multiple owners, suggesting some wear and tear. The description mentions it's finished in green with a beige leather interior and comes with paperwork, indicating it's well-documented and maintained, fitting a 'Very Good' condition.
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B31BN
1934
Auction
MKE 762
United Kingdom
Not Sold (Est: £90,000 - £110k)
1934 Bentley 3½ Litre Vanden Plas style Tourer
Historics • UK • 7 Mar 2026
Market Position:
Rare Sale
Track live values and receive listing alerts
Description
Year: 1934 Make: Bentley Model: 3½ Litre Vanden Plas style Tourer Registration: MKE 762
Chassis No: B31BN
Engine No: K3BG
Odometer: tba The Bentley 3 ½ Litre (later enlarged to 4 ¼ Litre) was produced by Bentley from 1933 to 1939.
It was presented to the public at Ascot Racecourse in September 1933, shortly after the death of Henry Royce, and was the first new Bentley model following Rolls-Royce's acquisition of the Bentley brand in 1931.
Bentley sold only the drivable bare rolling chassis with engine and gearbox, scuttle and radiator, ready for coachbuilders to construct a body to the buyer's requirements.
Many distributors ordered their preferred bodies as showroom stock to enable them to stock finished cars ready for immediate sale.
Bentleys of this era are known as Derby Bentleys because they were built in the Rolls-Royce factory located in Derby, England.
The new Bentley engine was re-configured from the 20/25’s 2 ¾ litre motor by increasing displacement, adding a new cros...
Price Analysis vs Other 3.5 Litre Vanden Plass
£73,125
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£182,500
Median Price (Since 2020)
£319,743
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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