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1925 Bentley 3 Litre SP 4-seater
Chassis No. 1078
Engine No. 1106
Registration No. No info
January 31, 2016
Source: Don L. Hinmon (Former owner)
Posted: Feb 9, 2016
October 31, 2015
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Source: John Romano M.D.
Posted: Nov 9, 2015
2010
"Car sold by me in 2010 to John Romano, Mass. USA. BDC and VSCCA member."
Source: Don L. Hinmon (Former owner)
Posted: Jun 25, 2014
October 31, 2009
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Chassis No. 1078 Speed Model
Original Engine* No. 1106
Current Engine*: 4½L Block and top end, Ex- AB3369*. (See specs below)
Current Engine* No. (BDC crankcase)
Coachwork: Original Van den Plas body 1156
Registration no: No UK Reg., US only
Delivered: July 1925 Guarantee date; Direct to U.S.A.
Original owner: H. D. Grant, UK Export Agent.
Shipped directly to Miranda Brothers Inc. 132 Nassau St. New York City.
Subsequent owner: Louis S. Juillerat Rocky Point, (Long Island) NY; 1950
Complete disassembly and restoration carried out from 1997 to 2001.
Specifications for Chassis 1078, Speed Model (Red Label) 4 seat tourer:
Wheel Base: 9 ft. 9½in.
Overall Length: 13 ft.
Track: 4 ft. 8 in.
Overall width: 5 ft. 9 in.
Total weight: 2800lbs. (approx.)
Tire size (street): 5:50 X 21
Racing Tires: 6:00X18 Michelin (Full set of 5 included)
Wings: Came with the car, are period, however not original to this car.
Headlamps are period American, probably for ease of bulb replacement.
Original head lamps, which came with the car, needing restoration, are included.
Body is same specification as raced by Bentley Motors at Le Mans.
Gearbox: Original A type gearbox and ratios, Very good condition.
Rear axle: 15/53; 3.533:1. As used at Le Mans. New crown wheel and Pinion.
Bearings renewed in gearbox, axle shafts and rear axle.
Alfin brake drums to front, original drums and hubs included.
Source: Don L. Hinmon (Owner)
Posted: Nov 25, 2009
December 31, 2008
Make: Bentley; Model: 3 litre; Year: 1925; Mileage: 2000; Location: Ambler - Pennsylvania; Engine Type: 4 Cylinder; Transmission Type: Manual
"Bentley (Vintage), 1925, 3 / 4½ Liter. Original Van den Plas Touring body. Complete restoration by current owner completed in 2003 (The first phases of the major restoration were completed in about 2000... Further work followed until 2003, with even more work in the years through 2007, as competition and use revealed needed upgrades. - Owner, Don Hinmon). Similar to models Bentley Motors raced, and won, in the Le Mans 24 hours races in the late 1920s. These cars were also raced with great success at the Brooklands track in England in the 1920s. This car was originally shipped new to New York City in 1925. The car has raced at the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix and the VIR Vintage Races. It has won Best Bentley and Peoples Choice awards at The Radnor Hunt Concours."
Source: The New York Times
Posted: Jan 15, 2009
2007
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Source: Ed Hyman
Posted: Dec 26, 2007
2004
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Source: Ed Hyman
Posted: Dec 26, 2007
2003
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Source: Don L. Hinmon
Posted: Jan 12, 2009
2003
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Source: Ed Hyman
Posted: Dec 26, 2007
2001
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Source: Don L. Hinmon (Owner) & Ed Hyman
Posted: Jan 12, 2009
1998
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"Over four years spent on complete restoration. New Club (BDC) crank case and 4 1/2 block on Phoenix 3L stroke crank and new rods. (Makes for about 4 3/4 Litre). Arias pistons, Reece cam, assembled by Leydon Restorations. Original windscreen retained."
Source: Don L. Hinmon (Owner)
Posted: Jan 12, 2009
1997
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"The car was acquired by me from Gerry Lettieri, who acquired the car from the Charlie Low collection, when he acquired a 4½L car, Chassis No. RN3028."
Source: Don L. Hinmon
Posted: Jan 12, 2009
Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information
| Chassis No. | 1078 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | 1106 |
| Registration No. | No info |
| Date of Delivery: | 30 Jun 1925 |
| Type of Body: | 4-seater |
| Coachbuilder: | Vanden Plas |
| Type of Car: | SP |
| First Owner: | H.D. Grant |
| More Info: | According to original Vanden Plas Coachbuilder records, this car was originally fitted with Body No. 1156 with a 4-seater Sports; 7/1925. Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "Vanden Plas body no. 1156. In USA." |
Mar 1, 2007