1935 Bentley 3½ Litre Park Ward Sports Saloon

Registration No: CKE 666
Chassis No: B195DK
MOT: Exempt

• Superb example of a Sports Saloon Derby Bentley.
• Benefitted from over £100,000 of expenditure in recent years.
• Steering box overhaul by Fiennes Restoration.
• Continuous history with period documentation.

Chassis number B195DK embodies elegance and precision as a prime example of the Park Ward Standard Saloon. This coachwork design, arguably the most prevalent on the 'Derby Bentley' chassis, stands as a testament to its captivating aesthetics, practicality, and meticulous craftsmanship. For many, this body style defines the essence of a sports saloon. B195DK found its initial home with Peto & Radford, a notable battery manufacturer located on Dagenham Docks, where it was destined for the distinguished Sir John Prestige. The Park Ward Standard Saloon coachwork, enveloping the chassis, was elegantly finished in a Dark Grey hue complemented by supple Black leather trim. The chassis build records reveal meticulous attention to detail, with notes such as 'the steering is to be adjusted to lightest position' and 'the customer is to try the seat.' The car, bearing the registration ‘CKE 666’, boasted a detachable luggage grid atop the boot and featured crests adorning its rear door panels.

In 1945, Sir John decided to part ways with B195DK, and Bentley Motors' records indicate that it went through the hands of three more owners. By 1950, Messrs. Restall, Brown, and Clennell were the custodians of this Bentley, and Rolls-Royce performed a substantial overhaul at their Hythe Road service depot in 1951. The original, meticulously itemised invoice for this work is a cherished part of the car's historical dossier. An original logbook from 1949 attests that B195DK remained actively in use until 1968, under the care of two subsequent owners in the Worthing region. The car's history file contains numerous invoices detailing maintenance and repairs during this period, along with an MOT certificate that expired on 2nd January 1968. In 2005, the current late owner took possession of B195DK after it had been off the road since 1968, still residing in the Worthing area. At the time of acquisition, the car sported tires believed to be of pre-war origin, and photographs captured its dark grey exterior and black trim. A comprehensive restoration effort ensued, led by Geoff Maycock of 'Autocats,' which included a thorough engine overhaul. After returning to the road, further enhancements followed, including a steering box overhaul by Fiennes in 2009 and a brake system overhaul by Fiennes in 2010. In 2015, Clark & Carter performed an extensive overhaul of the clutch, gearbox, and rear axle. Throughout the current ownership, the car received regular servicing by Fiennes Restoration, Clark & Carter, or Ben Smith. The accompanying invoices for these works and more amount to over £100,000. This exceptionally elegant 3 ½ litre Bentley stands as an iconic exemplar of its era. It boasts exceptional driving capabilities and a seamless historical lineage, corroborated by period documentation. The Park Ward coachwork ensures a sporty, closely-knit seating arrangement for its occupants, complemented by a generous sunroof for delightful open-air motoring. The car's impeccable presentation makes it poised and ready for touring adventures.

For more information, please contact:
Julian Pinkster
julian.pinkster@handh.co.uk
07889 223 904