LOT 24 P

1935 Bentley 3½-Litre Pillarless Coupé Coachwork by Rippon Registration no. BUE 922 Chassis no. B129EJ

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Lot 24^P

1935 Bentley 3½-Litre Pillarless Coupé
Coachwork by Rippon Registration no. BUE 922 Chassis no. B129EJ

30 May, Live & Online Motoring Auction|30 May 2020, 13:20 BST|Bicester, Bicester Heritage

1935 Bentley 3½-Litre Pillarless Coupé
Coachwork by Rippon
Registration no. BUE 922
Chassis no. B129EJ

Odometer Reading: TBA
MoT Expiry: n/a

*Reputedly one-off design
*Formerly the property of noted Bentley enthusiast Julian Paul
*Said to be in 'good mechanical order'

Bentley's advertising line 'The Silent Sports Car' could not have been more appropriate, because the combination of performance and mechanical integrity was seldom matched by rival manufacturers. Many coachbuilders supplied their wares, including Rippon, the Yorkshire-based concern whose pillarless coupé bodywork is fitted to this car. Our private vendor says this car is in 'good mechanical condition', 'starts easily', and that the engine bay is tidy. The rakish coupé bodywork features 'good' black and dark blue paint, while the interior features Bedford cloth and that the front seats have fitted covers. The dashboard is said to have been re-finished and the sunroof slides easily open. This stylish post vintage thoroughbred is presented in charming order which can be enjoyed as is, or improved upon if desired.

A supremely elegant example of The Silent Sports Car and one coming from a noted Bentley enthusiast, this 1935 3 ½-litre is described as being in 'good mechanical condition'and sports elegant pillarless coupé coachwork.

Footnotes

Vendor Score Total: 59/100

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Key for sellers' assessments:
1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing
2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage
3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well
4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout
5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very well

EXTERIOR TOTAL: 17/25
Body Work: 4
Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 3
Glass: 4
Paint: 3
Wheels/Tyres: 3

INTERIOR TOTAL: 10/20
Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 2
Headlining: 3
Seats: 2
Trim: 3

ENGINE TOTAL: 11/20
Mechanical components: 3
Running: 3
Starting: 3
Under Bonnet: 2

RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 12/20
Axles: 3
Brakes: 3
Gearbox/Clutch: 3
Suspension: 3

ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 8/10
Ancillary components: 4
Main components: 4

Car History File: 1

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