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1926 Bentley 3 Litre SP 4-seater
Chassis No. 1198
Engine No. 1208
Registration No. MK 1007
July 31, 2012
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"What a great surprise! These photos make me very happy...
I own MK 1007 since 1999. I bought her in England of course. She has been rebuilt in the 60’ to her actual form by a Bentley Drivers Club hero named Len Wilton. He rebuilt the car as a replica from “Old number 7” the winning Le Mans car in 1927. I had a chance to meet Len Wilton some 4 years ago. During his ownership chassis 1198 had the UK registration MK 5206. I still have to inform Robert Mclellan about all this!
The car is doing very well, I still enjoy driving her and of course you are the most welcome to come and visit us..."
Source: Philippe De Smet (Owner)
Posted: Aug 29, 2012
1999
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The car was bought by Philippe De Smet of Belgium in 1999.
Source: Philippe De Smet (Owner)
Posted: Jul 14, 2007
1998
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Source: Philippe De Smet
Posted: Jul 14, 2007
1996
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Source: "Queste" magazine, Summer 1996
Posted: Dec 20, 2006
Source: Edward Stone
Posted: Jul 17, 2012
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"This photograph (left above) shows my grandfather and was taken in Scotland, near Erskine outside Glasgow I believe.... My grandfather used to race in the 1930s... If MK 1007 is now in Belgium, it would be great to see her..."
Aug 28, 2012
"Dear Philippe, Here are a few more photos. Subject to distorted memories, my grandfather and his brother bought the car together for £100 to drive to Naples for their sister's wedding..."
Source: Edward Stone
Posted: Aug 9, 2012
Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information
| Chassis No. | 1198 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | 1208 |
| Registration No. | MK 1007 |
| Date of Delivery: | 30 Sep 1925 |
| Type of Body: | 4-seater |
| Coachbuilder: | Vanden Plas |
| Type of Car: | SP |
| First Owner: | BENJAMIN B H |
| More Info: | According to original Vanden Plas Coachbuilder records, this car was originally fitted with Body No. 1194 with a standard 4-seater Sports; maroon/black; 10/1925. Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "Vanden Plas body no. 1194. Now replica of "Old No. 7". Engine PL 3486 ex ch. PL 3489." |
Mar 1, 2007