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1935 Bentley 3 1/2 Litre Drophead Coupe

Sold at Gooding Christie's on Aug. 15, 2026.

$224,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $200,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 10, 2026.

The car

Year
1935
Make and model
Bentley Derby Bentleys: 3½ and 4¼ Litre
Generation
Derby Bentleys: 3½ and 4¼ Litre (1933 to 1939)
Chassis
B5EJ
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Inside the middle half of 5 comparable sales.

Middle half of sales$65,000 to $230,000
Median$118,000
Sales behind it5Likely

From 5 sales of the Derby Bentleys: 3½ and 4¼ Litre (1933 to 1939) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $65,000 and $230,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
39-Years-Family-Owned 1935 Bentley 3½ Litre H.J. Mulliner Saloon ProjectBring a Trailer, May 26, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 26, 2025$28,000
1936 Bentley 3½ Litre Sedanca Coupe by Gurney NuttingBring a Trailer, Oct. 23, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 23, 2026$118,000
1937 Bentley 4 1/4 Litre RoadsterGooding Christie's, Aug. 15, 2026Gooding Christie'sAug. 15, 2026$365,000
35-Years-Owned 1937 Bentley 4¼ Litre Special Four-Seat TourerBring a Trailer, July 24, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 24, 2026$65,000
1939 Bentley 4 1/4 Litre Sports CoupeGooding Christie's, Aug. 15, 2026Gooding Christie'sAug. 15, 2026$230,000

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
April 7, 2023SoldGooding Christie'sGooding Christie's$302,000
Aug. 15, 2026Sold (this sale)Gooding Christie'sGooding Christie's$224,000