The Bentley 3½ Litre was available from 1933 to 1936, it was the first new Bentley model following Rolls-Royce's acquisition of Bentley in 1931. 1177 3½ Litre cars were built by various coachbuilders. The 3½ Litre engine was developed from Rolls' straight 6 cyl. The chassis was manufactured from nickel steel, and featured a double-dropped layout to gain vertical space for the axles and thus keep the profiles of the cars low.
This Vanden Plas bodied Siamese blue 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
A drophead 3½ Litre was briefly featured as James Bond's personal vehicle in the 1963 movie From Russia with Love.
Photographed at the 2015 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
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