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1925 Bentley 3 Litre ST Saloon
Chassis No. 1021
Engine No. 1027 / MF3162
Registration No. (Not available) / SV 8909 / CMX 508 / KCD 720
2003
In Kenya in 2003 / Owned by a BDC member
Posted: Jan 1, 0001
2000
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Concours d'Elegance of 9th July 2000.
Source: J-P Roquier, Vintage & Classic Car Club Of Kenya
Posted: Jan 16, 2009
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"Notes: Assembled early 1950s from a shortened 1925 3 litre chassis and a 1928 4.5 litre engine.
Little is known about this car before the early 50s although the BDC might have some info. I am not a member and can't access their records. It seems this chassis was never registered in the UK.
As far as I can make out the car was put together in the UK and is made from several different cars and then went to Kenya in 1954. It has been shortened to 9ft 6 and is chassis number 1021. The Engine is a genuine 4.5 l and is number MF 3162. The Front axle has the number 411 stamped into it. The back axle is from the Marquis of Tavistock's 1924 3 litre and the gearbox is an A type. The firewall is not genuine Bentley and the Bodywork is a homemade affair but strong. It is now registered in the UK as SV 8909.
The car went to Kenya in 1954 and was registered KCD 720 to Gordon Baker, Nakuru then M.G. Williamson, Nakuru then Guy D'Olier. It was found in a barn by Roger Tanner and brought back to England in 2001 and is owned jointly by Roger and his brother.
There are several areas that could do with improvement, hence the price. Having said that it does go extremely well. I have rallied it in Holland and France as well as the UK after rewiring it, sorting the fuel system and it has had new brake drums and a total brake overhaul. It still has a cone clutch, which was relined."
Little is known about this car before the early 50s although the BDC might have some info. I am not a member and can't access their records. It seems this chassis was never registered in the UK.
As far as I can make out the car was put together in the UK and is made from several different cars and then went to Kenya in 1954. It has been shortened to 9ft 6 and is chassis number 1021. The Engine is a genuine 4.5 l and is number MF 3162. The Front axle has the number 411 stamped into it. The back axle is from the Marquis of Tavistock's 1924 3 litre and the gearbox is an A type. The firewall is not genuine Bentley and the Bodywork is a homemade affair but strong. It is now registered in the UK as SV 8909.
The car went to Kenya in 1954 and was registered KCD 720 to Gordon Baker, Nakuru then M.G. Williamson, Nakuru then Guy D'Olier. It was found in a barn by Roger Tanner and brought back to England in 2001 and is owned jointly by Roger and his brother.
There are several areas that could do with improvement, hence the price. Having said that it does go extremely well. I have rallied it in Holland and France as well as the UK after rewiring it, sorting the fuel system and it has had new brake drums and a total brake overhaul. It still has a cone clutch, which was relined."
Source: Andy Watt
Posted: Mar 20, 2006
Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information
| Chassis No. | 1021 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | 1027 / MF3162 |
| Registration No. | (Not available) / SV 8909 / CMX 508 / KCD 720 |
| Date of Delivery: | 28 Feb 1925 |
| Type of Body: | Saloon |
| Coachbuilder: | Freestone & Webb |
| Type of Car: | ST |
| First Owner: | Rudolph Moritz |
| More Info: | Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "Last heard of in Kenya 1967. 9'6" wheelbase engine MF 3162 ex ch. TX 3230. Was registered CMX 508, then KCD 720 (1967)". |
Mar 1, 2007