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1926 Bentley 3 Litre LT 4-seater
Chassis No. 1153
Engine No. 1164
Registration No. YL 5187
July 31, 2016
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Source: Flickr, posted by user 'Roy Cousins'
Posted: Aug 27, 2016
2006
Posted: Jan 1, 0001
2003
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Source: Philippe de Smet
Posted: Dec 29, 2006
1935
Source: Bentley: The Vintage Years by Michael Hay
Posted: Nov 7, 2008
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Source: Roger Morton (Son of former owner)
Posted: Feb 27, 2016
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Source: Unknown
Posted: Nov 8, 2008
Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information
| Chassis No. | 1153 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | 1164 |
| Registration No. | YL 5187 |
| Date of Delivery: | 31 Aug 1925 |
| Type of Body: | 4-seater |
| Coachbuilder: | Vanden Plas |
| Type of Car: | LT |
| First Owner: | BENTLEY H M |
| More Info: | According to original Vanden Plas Coachbuilder records, this car was originally fitted with Body No. 1202 with a Short standard 4-seater; grey / black; 9/1925. Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "Vanden Plas body no. 1202. HMB c/o Showrooms. Now 4 seater by Harben engine XL 3119. 4� Litre axle and steering. Previously engine TX 3226 fitted 1935 by BM Service with plate clutch and C box." |
Mar 1, 2007