LOT 160

1935 Bentley 3½-Litre Sports Saloon Coachwork by Park Ward Ltd Chassis no. B51CW Engine no. F8BW

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Lot 160

1935 Bentley 3½-Litre Sports Saloon

The Paris Sale|30 January 2026, 12:00 CET|Paris, Polo de Paris

1935 Bentley 3½-Litre Sports Saloon
Coachwork by Park Ward Ltd
Chassis no. B51CW
Engine no. F8BW

• One of 1,191 3½-Litre models produced
• Restored by renowned Bentley specialists Healey Brothers (UK)
• Matching numbers and original colour combination.
• Four-speed manual gearbox with retrofitted overdrive
• Long-term ownership

This impressive example of Bentley's famed 'Silent Sports Car' was delivered in January 1935 and bodied by Park Ward as a four-door, four-light sports saloon. Its first owner was a Miss Maud Branston and the car was registered in the UK as 'BLH 188'. The Bentley's subsequent history is unknown prior to 1999 when it was imported into Sweden from the UK. The vendor's family purchased the car in 2006 and since then they have used it frequently for rallies and events. The Bentley is registered in Sweden and comes with Swedish registration documents, a folder of invoices, copies of the first UK title, and other historic documents.

In the mid-1990s the car was restored by renowned Bentley specialists Healey Brothers (UK). This very high quality restoration included bare-metal body repairs and a repaint; at the same time the car was fitted with twin spare wheels (normally one). New chrome trim was fitted all around; all the electrics renewed; and all carpets replaced (the original leather upholstery is still intact, only recoloured).

During 2018-2019, the engine was overhauled by renowned Bentley specialist Bernt Hansen in Sweden (invoice on file). Today this charming 'Derby Bentley' is presented in good condition both mechanically and cosmetically; it was driven frequently throughout last summer and displayed at the 2025 Gothenburg Classic Car Weekend.

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Bentley 3½-Litre – Berline sportive – 1935
Carrossée par Park Ward Ltd
Châssis n° B51CW
Moteur n° F8BW

• L'un des 1 191 exemplaires de 3½-Litre produits
• Restaurée par Healey Brothers (UK), le célèbre spécialiste de Bentley
• Numéros concordants et harmonie de teintes d'origine
• Boîte manuelle à quatre rapports avec overdrive ajouté
• Détenue depuis longtemps par son propriétaire

Cet impressionnant exemplaire des célèbres 'Sportives silencieuses' de Bentley fut livré en janvier 1935 et carrossé par Park Ward en berline sportive à quatre portes et quatre places. Sa première propriétaire, une certaine Miss Maud Branston, le fit immatriculer au Royaume-Uni sous le numéro BLH 188. On perd ensuite sa trace jusqu'en 1999, date de son importation du Royaume-Uni en Suède. La famille de son vendeur l'acquit en 2006 et, depuis, elle a fréquemment participé à des rallyes et autres manifestations. Elle est immatriculée en Suède et est munie de ses documents d'immatriculation suédois, d'un dossier de factures, d'une copie de son premier titre de propriété britannique et d'autres documents de son historique.

Au milieu des années 1990, cette voiture a été restaurée par Healey Brothers (UK), le célèbre spécialiste de Bentley. Cette restauration de très haut niveau a commencé par quelques réparations et une peinture de la caisse après décapage complet et s'est poursuivie par la monte de deux roues de secours au lieu d'une seule, la pose de nouveaux éléments chromés, la rénovation du circuit électrique et le remplacement de tous les tapis ; la sellerie cuir d'origine a été conservée et n'a été que reteintée.

En 2018-2019, son moteur a été révisé par Bernt Hansen, le célèbre spécialiste suédois de Bentley (facture présente au dossier). Cette délicieuse 'Bentley Derby' est à ce jour en bon état, tant mécanique qu'esthétique. Elle a fréquemment circulé l'été dernier et a été exposée lors du Classic Car Weekend 2025 de Göteborg.

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1935 Bentley 3½-Litre Sports Saloon

1935 Bentley 3½-Litre Sports Saloon Coachwork by Park Ward Ltd Chassis no. B51CW Engine no. F8BW

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Engine no. F8BW

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