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1925 Bentley 3 Litre SP 4-seater
Chassis No. 1060
Engine No. 1073
Registration No. No info
October 31, 2018
- Would like to know original registration number.
- Linda's father owned this car from 1935 to 1946.
- Car was imported from South Africa by current owners.
Source: Edward and Linda Way (Owners)
Posted: Nov 21, 2018
July 31, 2013
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Source: Flickr, posted by user 'Robert Grounds'
Posted: Jun 11, 2019
June 15, 2009
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Source: Flickr, posted by user 'clicks-1000'
Posted: May 30, 2015
2006
Posted: Jan 1, 0001
2001
Source: Edward and Linda Way (Owners)
Posted: Nov 21, 2018
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Source: Walter McCarthy
Posted: Dec 22, 2008
Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information
| Chassis No. | 1060 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | 1073 |
| Registration No. | No info |
| Date of Delivery: | 30 Apr 1925 |
| Type of Body: | 4-seater |
| Coachbuilder: | Vanden Plas |
| Type of Car: | SP |
| First Owner: | John S. Higham Jr. |
| More Info: | According to original Vanden Plas Coachbuilder records, this car was originally fitted with Body No. 1146 with a standard Sports 4-seater; scratched aluminium/red; 4/1925. Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "Vanden Plas body no. 1146. New - BA 1060 FA 784 S/col 1054 G/box 488 (A?). Rebuilt after accident 1930 - ?new frame? Reg EPE 555. Crashed 1946 - engine now 782 ex ch. 794. In South Africa. ?Was fitted 100 mph Supersports radiator?" |
Mar 1, 2007