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1926 Bentley 3 Litre SP 4-seater
Chassis No. 1104
Engine No. 1140
Registration No. KU 7254
March 31, 2014
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VSCC Spring Start GP Itala Trophy Race Meeting, April 2014
Source: Flickr, posted by user 'peezedgee'
Posted: Dec 29, 2014
2006
In England in 2006 / Owned by a BDC member
Posted: Jan 1, 0001
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"All of the above photographs were taken in Houston, Texas, c1986. Car was owned at that time by Preston P. Mason in Houston, Texas."
Source: Robert McLellan
Posted: Jul 31, 2006
Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information
| Chassis No. | 1104 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | 1140 |
| Registration No. | KU 7254 |
| Date of Delivery: | 30 Sep 1925 |
| Type of Body: | 4-seater |
| Coachbuilder: | Vanden Plas |
| Type of Car: | SP |
| First Owner: | BRIGGS A W |
| More Info: | Car was advertised in the Mar. 1987 issue of "Hemmings Motor News" as "1925 Bentley 3 Litre Speed Model". Original Vanden Plas body, all original, fully restored, 3,000 miles, perfect condition. $75,000 firm. According to original Vanden Plas Coachbuilder records, this car was originally fitted with Body No. 1171 with a Sporting 4-seater; scratched aluminium / black / green; 8/1925. Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "Vanden Plas body no. 1171. Accident 1929 - new chassis and front axle - front axle now numbered MR 3398. 8 Litre hypoid diff YM 5047 fitted." |
Mar 1, 2007