Vehicle details
Additional Information / Service History
1936 Derby bentley 4.25 litre Park Ward Sports Saloon
Chassis number: B-100-GA
Registration Number: CXR3
The first owner of the car was George Jeffrey Smith, Managing Editor of the Autocar Magazine whom was an afficionado & had a variety of new Derby Bentleys. He specified the whole car having a magnificent dashboard reminiscent of a 1930’s aircraft with all silver finished dials, heater, screen demister, map lights, internal lights, cigarette lighters and all are still fitted as original and the car has recently had a new headlining. The car features in a number of period press listings of the time. I have never handled a Bentley before with such a wide range of options all of which work as when new. The dash is simply magnificant & needs to be seen to be appreciated.
Much work has been done to the car including new Tyres all round, a rebuilt starter motor & carburettors, twin fuel pumps, & a full brake system overhaul including new linings & servo adjustment. As a result the brakes are pin sharp & have a modern car feel to them which is so often lacking in cars with poor servo assitance.
The was for some time in Canada where the engine was rebuilt & the engine bay brought up to show standards. given a thorough clean it will again be ready for display at shows etc.
The interior of the car is opulent & luxurioud maroon leather all in fine order. Rear picnic tables are fitted. Most chrom has been redone so presents beauftifully. The two tone cream & yellow paintwork is older & has some cracks & minor blemishes in it & would be the first area to spend money on if the car were to be improved. It is however in very good strong running order & ready to be used as is. Oil pressure is excellnet & the car runs cool. It has been recently serviced. The car is currently booked in for a pre sale service by the fastidious owner who wants the car to go to the next owner in as good a condition as possible.
Viewings will be in the South Birmingham area.
RICHARD BIDDULPH
SALES & VALUATIONS
m: +44 (0) 7967 260 673
e: richard@vandp.net
SIMONE DELLA CORTE
SHOWROOM MANAGER
t: +44 (0)7377 070 943
e: simone@vandp.net
MICHAEL KLIEBENSTEIN
EUROPEAN SALES and MARKETING
m: +49 170 204 3831
e: michael.kliebenstein@t-online.de
JAN KURTY
EASTERN EUROPE SALES and MARKETING
m: +44 7872 932 675
e: kurtyinterbiz@btinternet.com