The 1921 Bentley 3-litre Chassis Number 3 is widely considered to be the world's oldest surviving production model, as it was purchased for the first time 90 years ago for the sum of 1,150 GBP. Recently, the Chassis Number 3 1921 Bentley 3-litre, which was registered in the UK with AX 3827, was auctioned at Gooding & Co. during the 2011 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. Noel Van Raalte paid for it no less than 962,500 USD.
The Chassis Number 3 Bentley has its original aluminum coachwork and brass brightwork, just as they were built by the company's founder, W.O. Bentley.
Back in the day, the Bentley 3-litre managed to
win the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race two times, in 1924 and 1927. This was just the beginning as Bentley went on winning the race for five times in the following eight years.
Watch the world's oldest 1921 Bentley 3-litre, the Chassis Number 3, auction on video below.
Oldest Bentley In The World Auction video:
