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From 1933 through 1936, there were 1,177 Bentley 3.5-Litre cars produced. Just only chassis were delivered to Windovers, a British coachbuilder that was founded in 1796 and continued until 1956.
This is a one-off Bentley and features custom coachwork by Windover Coachworks. The Sedanca body design is attributed to Howard 'Dutch' Darrin.
This award-winning Bentley earned the 'Best European Car' award at the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance following a frame-off restoration.
The 1933-37 3½ litre Bentley was the first Bentley built after the original firm folded in 1931 and was sold to Rolls-Royce. It was known as 'the Silent Sportscar.' All Bentleys carried bodies by custom coachbuilders such as Windover.
This car was tailored for its original owner, B. Gootnick, who accepted delivery in March of 1936. It was later owned by Dr. Mark Sheppard, followed by Herbert Boyer. Mr. Boyer showed the car at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in 1983, where it won First in Class and the Lord Montague Trophy. Then, it underwent an extensive body-off restoration before it was shown by him again at Pebble Beach in 1993. Owner shop later changed to the Blackhawk Collection. In 2002, it was sold by Mr. Williams of the Blackhawk Collection to Mr. Swimmer. In 2003, it was shown at Pebble Beach.
The overhead valve, six-cylinder 3½ litre motorcars were built at Derby, not Cricklewood. Wheelbase was 126 inches. Total production of the 3½ litre Bentley was 1,177.
This is a one-off Bentley and features custom coachwork by Windover Coachworks. The Sedanca body design is attributed to Howard 'Dutch' Darrin.
This award-winning Bentley earned the 'Best European Car' award at the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance following a frame-off restoration.
The 1933-37 3½ litre Bentley was the first Bentley built after the original firm folded in 1931 and was sold to Rolls-Royce. It was known as 'the Silent Sportscar.' All Bentleys carried bodies by custom coachbuilders such as Windover.
This car was tailored for its original owner, B. Gootnick, who accepted delivery in March of 1936. It was later owned by Dr. Mark Sheppard, followed by Herbert Boyer. Mr. Boyer showed the car at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in 1983, where it won First in Class and the Lord Montague Trophy. Then, it underwent an extensive body-off restoration before it was shown by him again at Pebble Beach in 1993. Owner shop later changed to the Blackhawk Collection. In 2002, it was sold by Mr. Williams of the Blackhawk Collection to Mr. Swimmer. In 2003, it was shown at Pebble Beach.
The overhead valve, six-cylinder 3½ litre motorcars were built at Derby, not Cricklewood. Wheelbase was 126 inches. Total production of the 3½ litre Bentley was 1,177.
2017 RM Sothebys : Santa Monica
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $275,000-USD $325,000
Sale Price :
USD $200,750
2017 RM Sotheby's : Arizona Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $325,000-USD $400,000
Lot was not sold
2014 RM Auctions - Amelia Island
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $300,000-USD $400,000
Sale Price :
USD $374,000
1936 Bentley 3.5 Liter Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Bentley 3.5 Liter
(Data based on Model Year 1936 sales)
1936 BENTLEY 3 1/2 LITRE SEDANCA COUPE Chassis#: B18FB Sold for USD$115,296 2023 Gooding & Company : London Auction | |
1936 Bentley 3½-Litre Sedanca Coupe by Windovers Chassis#: B111FC Sold for USD$200,750 2017 RM Sothebys : Santa Monica | |
1936 Bentley 3½-Litre Sedanca Coupe by Windovers Chassis#: B111FC Sold for USD$374,000 2014 RM Auctions - Amelia Island | |
1936 Bentley 3.5 Litre Special Chassis#: B150FB Sold for USD$68,077 2011 H & H - Pavilion Gardens April 13, 2011 |
Bentley 3.5 Liters That Failed To Sell At Auction
1936 Bentley 3.5 Liter's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1936 Bentley 3½ Liter Sports Saloon | B19FC | 2023 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction | $100,000 | $125,000 | |
1936 Bentley 3 1/2 Litre Park Ward Sports Saloon | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | $65,000 | $130,000 | ||
1936 Bentley 3 ½-litre Barker two-door sports saloon | B174FB | 2020 Bonhams July Motoring Auction | $60,000 | $80,000 | |
1936 Bentley 3½-Litre Sedanca Coupe by Windovers | B111FC | 2017 RM Sotheby's : Arizona Auction | $325,000 | $400,000 |
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