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 |  |  | Drophead Derby Designer: Park Ward |
 |  |  | Three-Window Coupe Coachwork: Kellner Chassis Num: B174DG Engine Num: D7BZ |
The car was offered for sale at the 2006 Gooding & Company Auction held at Pebble Beach where it was estimated to sell for $300,000-$375,000. It retains its original set of tools and a European tea set in the side 'golf bag' door.
At auction, the car found a new owner for the price of $308,000.
In 2009, the car was offered for sale by Bonhams Auction at the Quail Lodge Resort and Golf Club in Carmel, CA. The car was estimated to sell for $300,000 - $340,000, but failed to find a bidder willing to satisfy the reserve. The car was left unsold.
By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2009
 |  |  | Drophead Derby Designer: Park Ward Chassis Num: B-66-DG |
By Daniel Vaughan | Mar 2007
 |  |  | Aerodynamic Saloon Coachwork: Rippon Brothers Chassis Num: B103CW Engine Num: B3BB |
| Sold for $170,000 at 2007 Bonhams. Sold for $166,500 at 2009 Bonhams. Sold for $192,500 at 2011 Gooding & Company. Sold for $275,000 at 2012 Gooding & Company. | |||
All of the 2,442 Derby Bentley's produced were given bodies by renowned coachbuilders. Over half were bodied by Park Ward and most of the others were sent to British coach building firms and fitted with unique bodies.
The first owner of this car was Terence Byron who purchased the car during the summer of 1935. It is chassis number B103CW and wears an aerodynamic body with saloon coachwork fitted by Rippon Brothers of Huddersfield, Yorkshire. The Rippon Brothers were Britain's oldest coachbuilders and one of their finest.
There were only two vehicles fitted with this type of body style by the Rippon Company. One of the two was on display at the 1935 Motor Show at Olympia, London. It is believed that this car, the sole survivor of the two, was the motor-show car. It has been restored and brought back to its original glory. It is fitted with its correct heater and radio, and great attention to detail was made on all aspects of the restoration.
In 2007 it was brought to Carmel, California where it was offered for sale at Bonhams auction, An Important Sale of Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia. The lot was sold for $170,000 plus premium and tax.
After the purchase of this car at Bonhams Auction, the car was given a mechanical tune-up. It was shown at the 2008 Hillsborough Concours where it was judged to be 99 points. It has been in several books, publications, and news articles dating as far back as 1935. Today, the car is painted in two-tone gray and is a well-known and documented Derby Bentley.
In 2008, this Derby Bentley was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company auction held in Pebble Beach, California and was estimated to sell for $275,000 - $350,000. Bidding failed to satisfy the vehicle's reserve and the lot was left unsold.
In 2009, this Bentley was offered for sale by Bonhams Auction Company at the Exceptional Motorcars and Automobilia at the Quail Lodge Resort in Carmel, Ca. The car was sold for $166,500 inclusive of buyer's premium.
By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2009
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By Daniel Vaughan | Jun 2009
 |  |  | Sportsman Coupe Coachwork: Bertelli Chassis Num: B58DG Engine Num: E9BY |
| Sold for $143,000 at 2005 RM Auctions. Sold for $407,000 at 2011 Gooding & Company. | |||
It is the sole Bertelli-bodied Bentley and a wonderful example of the 1930s streamlined design.
During the 1950s and 1960s, the car was in the ownership of Keith Wright of Yorkshire. Its history from that point is unclear. In 1984, it was in a photograph for the Rolls-Royce enthusiast's newsletter, crediting Rex Sevier as the owner.
The car was purchased by the current owner in 2005 and a frame-off nut-and-bolt restoration soon followed.
By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2011
 |  |  | Derby Cabriolet Coachwork: Barker Chassis Num: B-26-DG |
This 1937 Bentley is one of seven drophead Cabriolets by Barker & Company Coachbuilders, Ltd. This motorcar sports a 6-cylinder inline engine, 3669cc, with twin SU carburetors, and paired with a 4-speed transmission to produce 114 brake horsepower at 4500 RPM with a top speed of 92.2 mph.
In 1931 Bentley Motor was purchased by Rolls-Royce. As a result the Bentley factory was moved to Derby. Many of the future designs of the Bentleys utilized the Rolls-Royce creations and borrowed many of their mechanical components. The first example of this was in 1933 with the introduced of the Bentley 3 1/2 Liter which was very similar to the newly introduced Rolls Royce 20/25. To continue Bentley's heritage and racing accomplishments the Bentleys were given a sportier design and a more powerful engine. The Rolls Royce vehicles were outfitted with luxurious amenities and elegant designs.
As was customary at the time, automobile manufacturers supplied various coachbuilders with rolling chassis and left it to the coach builder to design and build the body of the vehicle. This meant that each vehicle could be created to the exact requirements as dictated by the customer. By utilizing a similar chassis, the coachwork for the Bentley's and the Rolls-Royce were streamlined, making it easier on the coachbuilder.
During the production lifespan of the Bentley 3.5 Liter which lasted from 1933 through 1937, around 1177 examples were created in various size, configuration, and coachwork. Power was supplied from a straight-six cylinder engine with overhead valves and two SU carburetors. The 110 horsepower was distributed to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual gearbox. Performance was modest with a top speed nearing 100 mph. The performance of the Bentley was further increased with the introduction of the Bentley 4 1/4 Liter which featured a larger engine and a higher compression ratio.
The low production figures of the Bentley 3 1/4 guarantees their exclusivity in modern times and is further amplified by the unique designs created by some of the most famous coachbuilders during that era to include Mulliner, Vandenplas, and others.
Derby Bentley's
The vehicles that were first produced by Bentley under the ownership of Rolls Royce in the factory located in Derby, are commonly referred to as the Bentley Derby's. The union between Rolls Royce and Bentley was a marriage of quality construction, reliability and sporting heritage. The engine and chassis of the Derby Bentley's were constructed by Bentley with the final construction and assembly handled by coachbuilders, selected by the customer and built to their specifications.
The engine sizes ranged throughout the years from a 3.5 liter unit to a 4.25 Liter unit, later fitted with overdrive. There were over 1,100 examples of the 3.5 liter vehicle created in less than three years. Most were bodied by Park Ward and given the standard bodies consisting of wood and aluminum or steel. Other coachbuilders include Rippon, Thrupp & Maberly, Saoutchik and vanvooren, Vanden Plas, James Young, Barker, Freestone & Webb, Gurney Nutting, Hooper, Mann Egerton, Mulliner, Figoni, Kellner, and more.
A total of 2422 examples left the Derby factory. Most were in Saloon configuration. Drophead Coupe configuration was next most popular configuration.
By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2006
For more information and related vehicles, click hereAs was customary at the time, automobile manufacturers supplied various coachbuilders with rolling chassis and left it to the coach builder to design and build the body of the vehicle. This meant that each vehicle could be created to the exact requirements as dictated by the customer. By utilizing a similar chassis, the coachwork for the Bentley's and the Rolls-Royce were streamlined, making it easier on the coachbuilder.
During the production lifespan of the Bentley 3.5 Liter which lasted from 1933 through 1937, around 1177 examples were created in various size, configuration, and coachwork. Power was supplied from a straight-six cylinder engine with overhead valves and two SU carburetors. The 110 horsepower was distributed to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual gearbox. Performance was modest with a top speed nearing 100 mph. The performance of the Bentley was further increased with the introduction of the Bentley 4 1/4 Liter which featured a larger engine and a higher compression ratio.
The low production figures of the Bentley 3 1/4 guarantees their exclusivity in modern times and is further amplified by the unique designs created by some of the most famous coachbuilders during that era to include Mulliner, Vandenplas, and others.
Derby Bentley's
The vehicles that were first produced by Bentley under the ownership of Rolls Royce in the factory located in Derby, are commonly referred to as the Bentley Derby's. The union between Rolls Royce and Bentley was a marriage of quality construction, reliability and sporting heritage. The engine and chassis of the Derby Bentley's were constructed by Bentley with the final construction and assembly handled by coachbuilders, selected by the customer and built to their specifications.
The engine sizes ranged throughout the years from a 3.5 liter unit to a 4.25 Liter unit, later fitted with overdrive. There were over 1,100 examples of the 3.5 liter vehicle created in less than three years. Most were bodied by Park Ward and given the standard bodies consisting of wood and aluminum or steel. Other coachbuilders include Rippon, Thrupp & Maberly, Saoutchik and vanvooren, Vanden Plas, James Young, Barker, Freestone & Webb, Gurney Nutting, Hooper, Mann Egerton, Mulliner, Figoni, Kellner, and more.
A total of 2422 examples left the Derby factory. Most were in Saloon configuration. Drophead Coupe configuration was next most popular configuration.
By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2006
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