1934 Bentley 3½ litre Vanden Plas Sports Tourer
United States.
British automaker Bentley was founded in 1919 by W.O.Bentley. The company was well respected for its racing success. Rolls Royce took over Bentley in 1931.
The 1933-36 Bentley 3½ litre was the first of the new 'Derby' Bentleys, rolling chassis’s were built at Rolls Royce's Derby factory and 3½ litre engine was developed from Rolls' straight 6 cyl.
1177 3½ Litre cars were produced, about half of them bodied by Park Ward, with the remainder by a wide variety of coach builders.
This Vanden Plas bodied 3½ litre Derby was ordered in 1934 by racing driver, Prince Bira of Siam, the car was used by Bira and his cousin Prince Chula to travel between races in Europe.
Engine; 110hp 223 cu in 6 cyl
2015 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
1934 Bentley 3½ litre Vanden Plas Sports Tourer
United States.
British automaker Bentley was founded in 1919 by W.O.Bentley. The company was well respected for its racing success. Rolls Royce took over Bentley in 1931.
The 1933-36 Bentley 3½ litre was the first of the new 'Derby' Bentleys, rolling chassis’s were built at Rolls Royce's Derby factory and 3½ litre engine was developed from Rolls' straight 6 cyl.
1177 3½ Litre cars were produced, about half of them bodied by Park Ward, with the remainder by a wide variety of coach builders.
This Vanden Plas bodied 3½ litre Derby was ordered in 1934 by racing driver, Prince Bira of Siam, the car was used by Bira and his cousin Prince Chula to travel between races in Europe.
Engine; 110hp 223 cu in 6 cyl
2015 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance