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1925 Bentley 3 Litre SP 4-seater
Chassis No. 1048
Engine No. 1058
Registration No. DC 5548
Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information
| Chassis No. | 1048 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | 1058 |
| Registration No. | DC 5548 |
| Date of Delivery: | 30 Apr 1925 |
| Type of Body: | 4-seater |
| Coachbuilder: | Vanden Plas |
| Type of Car: | SP |
| First Owner: | SADLER A N |
| More Info: | According to original Vanden Plas Coachbuilder records, this car was originally fitted with Body No. 1133 with a standard 4-seater Sports; grey and blue; 5/1925. Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "Vanden Plas body no. 1133. New - BA 1048 FA 773 G/box 478 (A?). Rebuilt 1957 on 9'0" wheelbase engine PH 1452 ex ch. PH 1455. Last heard of 1959." |
Mar 1, 2007