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1935 Bentley 3.5 Liter Aerodynamic Saloon

The 3.5-liter Bentley's were introduced in 1933. As the years passed, they would become known as the 'Derby Bentleys' and continue to grow the company's reputation as being a producer of refined, sporty, road-going cars. They were based on the Rolls-Royce 20/25HP but fitted to a shorter wheelbase and powered by a 115-horsepower, overhead-valve, six-cylinder engine that featured twin SU carburetors. The engine was mated to an all-synchromesh four-speed gearbox and equipped with servo-assisted brakes. The result was a sophisticated machine that had as much performance as it did style.

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 in 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.

Recently it has been discovered that the vehicle was driven by Reginald Rippon in the 1935 RAC Rally, achieving second place. The car is finished in two elegant shades of gray with dark claret seating complimented by inlaid wood trim.

By Daniel Vaughan | Mar 2014

2012 Gooding & Company, Amelia Island, Fl

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $175,000-USD $225,000 
Sale Price :
USD $275,000

2011 The Scottsdale Auction - Gooding & Company

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $175,000-USD $225,000 
Sale Price :
USD $192,500

2009 Bonhams - Quail Lodge Resort and Golf Club

Sale Price :
USD $166,500

2008 Gooding & Company

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $275,000-USD $350,000 
Lot was not sold

2007 Bonhams, An Important Sale of Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $120,000-USD $170,000 
Sale Price :
USD $170,000

1935 Bentley 3.5 Liter Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Bentley 3.5 Liter

(Data based on Model Year 1935 sales)
1935 Bentley 3½ Liter Park Ward Sports Saloon
Chassis#: B73DK
Sold for USD$50,400
  2024 Broad Arrow Auctions : Amelia
 
1935 BENTLEY 3 1/2 LITRE DROPHEAD COUPE
Chassis#: B5EJ
Sold for USD$302,000
  2023 Gooding & Company : Estate of Mark Smith Auction
 
1935 BENTLEY 3 ½ LITRE SALOON PROJECT CAR
Chassis#: B163DK
Sold for USD$35,013
  2021 Bonhams : Bonhams MPH May Auction
 
1935 Bentley 3 1/2 Litre Drophead Coupe
Chassis#: B203EJ
Sold for USD$302,000
  2020 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island
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1935 Bentley 3½-Litre Sports Saloon Project
Chassis#: B19CW
Sold for USD$61,736
  2017 Bonhams : The Beaulieu Sale
 
1935 Bentley 3 1/2 Litre Drophead Coupe
Chassis#: B66DG
Sold for USD$187,000
  2017 Gooding & Co. : Scottsdale, AZ
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1935 BENTLEY 3½ LITER SPORTS SALOON Coachwork by Park Ward
Chassis#: B117DK
Sold for USD$91,300
  2016 Bonhams : The Amelia Island Auction
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1935 BENTLEY 3½-LITRE SPORTS SALOON
Chassis#: B35DK
Sold for USD$64,357
  2015 Bonhams : The December Sale
 
1935 Bentley 3.5 Litre Drophead Coupe
Chassis#: B7BN
Sold for USD$106,205
  2015 H & H Auctions - Chateau Impney
 
1935 Bentley 3.5 Litre Sports Saloon
Chassis#: B-185-CW
Sold for USD$39,541
  2013 H & H Auctions - Imperial War Museum
 
1935 Bentley 3½-Litre Shooting Brake
Chassis#: B80DG
Sold for USD$112,218
  2013 Bonhams - The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale
 
1935 BENTLEY 3.5 LITRE BERLINE HOOPER
Sold for USD$71,678
  2013 Artcurial - Automobiles Sur Les Champs 5
 
1935 Bentley 3.5 Litre Sports Saloon
Chassis#: B51EJ
Sold for USD$80,309
  2013 H & H - Imperial War Museum, Duxford
 
1935 Bentley 3½-Litre Sports Saloon
Chassis#: B-109-CW
Sold for USD$96,945
  2013 Bonhams - Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais
 
1935 Bentley 3½-Litre Sports Saloon
Chassis#: G7BW
Sold for USD$128,643
  2012 Bonhams - Collectors' Motor cars and Automobilia
 
1935 Bentley 3½-Litre Sunroof Sports Saloon
Chassis#: B121DK
Sold for USD$55,228
  2012 Bonhams - The Beaulieu Sale Collectors' Motor Cars
 
1935 Bentley 3½-Litre Tourer
Chassis#: B24DG
Sold for USD$193,427
  2012 Bonhams - Collectors' Motor cars and Automobilia at Goodwood
 
1935 Bentley 3.5 Litre Sports Saloon
Chassis#: B36DG
Sold for USD$66,542
  2012 The Imperial War Museum
 
1935 Bentley 3 1/2 Litre Aerodynamic Sports Saloon
Chassis#: B103CW
Sold for USD$275,000
  2012 Gooding & Company, Amelia Island, Fl
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1935 Bentley 3½-Litre Sports Saloon
Chassis#: B68DG
Sold for USD$80,123
  2012 Bonhams - Collectors' Motor Cars and Automobilia
 

Bentley 3.5 Liters That Failed To Sell At Auction

1935 Bentley 3.5 Liter's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1935 Bentley 3½-Litre Continental Open TourerB178CR2018 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais $180,000$220,000
1935 BENTLEY 3.5 LITRE OWEN SEDANCA BY GURNEY NUTTINGB130FB2016 Coys Blenheim Palace $175,000$195,000
1935 Bentley 3.5 Litre SaloonB134CR2012 H & H Auctions Rockingham Castle   
1935 Bentley 3½-Liter Three-Window Fixed Head CoupéB174DG2009 Bonhams Quail Lodge Resort and Golf Club $300,000$340,000
1935 Bentley Derby Saloon Four Door Sedan 2009 Boca Raton, FL Kruse$40,000  
1935 Bentley 3.5 LiterB103CW2008 Gooding & Company $275,000$350,000
1935 Bentley 3.5-Litre CoupeB45CW2005 Bonhams Important Collectors' Motor Cars $35,000$42,000
1935 Bentley 3.5-Litre Drophead CoupeB72AH2005 Bonhams Sports, Competition & Collectors' Motor Cars, F1 Memorabilia, Automobilia & Models $70,000$80,000
1935 Bentley 3 1/2-Litre TourerB123CW2004 Bonhams RollsRoyce & Bentley Motor Cars $45,000$50,000
1935 Bentley 31/2-Litre TourerB103EJ2003 Bonhams Beaulieu Autojumble $28,000$32,000

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1935 Bentley 3.5 Liter

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1935 Bentley 3.5 Liter vehicle information
Drophead Coupe
Coachwork: Vanden Plas
Chassis #: B203EJ
Engine #: L9BT
1935 Bentley 3.5 Liter vehicle information
Saloon
Coachwork: Mulliner
Chassis #: B59FC
1935 Bentley 3.5 Liter vehicle information
Drophead Coupe
Coachwork: Antem
1935 Bentley 3.5 Liter vehicle information
Derby Cabriolet
Coachwork: Barker
Chassis #: B-26-DG
1935 Bentley 3.5 Liter vehicle information
Sportsman Coupe
Coachwork: Bertelli
Chassis #: B58DG
Engine #: E9BY
1935 Bentley 3.5 Liter vehicle information
Three-Window Coupe
Coachwork: Kellner
Chassis #: B174DG
Engine #: D7BZ
1935 Bentley 3.5 Liter vehicle information
Drophead Derby
Designer: Park Ward
1935 Bentley 3.5 Liter vehicle information
Sport Saloon
Coachwork: Park Ward & Co.
Chassis #: B117DK
Engine #: R4BM
1935 Bentley 3.5 Liter vehicle information
Aerodynamic Saloon
Coachwork: Rippon Brothers
Chassis #: B103CW
Engine #: B3BB
1935 Bentley 3.5 Liter vehicle information
Drophead Derby
Designer: Park Ward
Chassis #: B-66-DG