£73,914 (Est: £61,110 - £78,570)
1935 BENTLEY 3.5 L DHC Park Ward
France • 23 Mar 2026 • Lot 47
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1935 Bentley 3.5 L DHC Park Ward is a classic example of a "Silent Sports Car", boasting a 3.5L 6-cylinder engine and a Drophead Coupé body. It features a navy blue exterior with a red leather interior and has undergone restoration work, making it a presentable vintage vehicle, with an expert report available upon request.
Condition
7
The car is described as being in beautiful overall condition with good paint depth, shiny chromes, and a light, even patina on the red upholstery, suggesting it's better than average. However, it also mentions that slight wear is visible, and that minor reconditioning may have been required, so it is not in excellent condition. The restoration work done in 2015 and 2024 also suggests that some wear and tear was present before the work was carried out.
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1935 BENTLEY 3.5 L DHC Park Ward
- French collector's registration
- Serial number: B134DG
- Engine number: C6BB
- 3.5 L, 6-cylinder engine
- DHC bodywork
Launched in 1933, the first of what would become known as "Derby Bentleys" continued the brand's sporting heritage, while expressing it with even greater refinement.
Based on a chassis originally developed for the Rolls-Royce Peregrine, a more compact model project, the 3½-liter benefits from a slightly shorter wheelbase than that of the contemporary Rolls-Royce 20/25 hp.
It is powered by an optimized version of the Rolls-Royce overhead-valve six-cylinder, equipped with two SU carburetors, developing around 115 hp.
A partially synchronized four-speed manual gearbox and power-assisted brakes add to this already remarkable base, delivering sports-car performance in near-absolute silence.
Quickly dubbed "The Silent Sports Car", the 3½-liter establishes itself as a tireless grand tourer, combining Rolls-Royce refinement with Bentley ...
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£34,500
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£60,670
Median Price (Since 2020)
£141,131
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jul 21 2013
Latest MOT Mileage
63,459 miles
Registration Date
1935-12-31
MOT History
Passed
On Jun 28 2012 with 63,459 miles
Passed
On Jun 30 2011 with 63,447 miles
Passed
On Jul 10 2010 with 63,419 miles
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On Jul 22 2009 with 63,379 miles
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On Jul 17 2008 with 63,336 miles
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On Jul 14 2007 with 63,292 miles
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On Jul 17 2006 with 63,229 miles
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