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1923 Bentley 3 Litre S 4-seater
Chassis No. 111
Engine No. 112
Registration No. (Not available) / YR 2253
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Reg. no. YR 2253 can be seen lying abandoned in a field. Date / place indeterminate.
Source: Nick Poll
Posted: Feb 9, 2009
Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information
| Chassis No. | 111 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | 112 |
| Registration No. | (Not available) / YR 2253 |
| Date of Delivery: | 31 May 1922 |
| Type of Body: | 4-seater |
| Coachbuilder: | No info |
| Type of Car: | S |
| First Owner: | E.B. McBain |
| More Info: | Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "Exported to China by first owner - jettisoned from ship, later salvaged. Returned to UK 1926, reg YR 2253. TT sporting 4 seater. Fitted racing body by O Heim/Martin ca 1932/34. Last seen in breakers 1940s - eng 112 in ch AH 1487." |
Mar 1, 2007