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1926 Bentley 3 Litre SP 4-seater
Chassis No. 1228
Engine No. 1243
Registration No. YN 5886
2006
In England in 2006 / Owned by a BDC member
Posted: Jan 1, 0001
1952
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BDC Meet, 1952
Source: Vintage Images Direct, from B. Fletcher
Posted: Dec 17, 2010
Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information
| Chassis No. | 1228 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | 1243 |
| Registration No. | YN 5886 |
| Date of Delivery: | 31 Oct 1925 |
| Type of Body: | 4-seater |
| Coachbuilder: | Vanden Plas |
| Type of Car: | SP |
| First Owner: | BIRKIN C A C |
| More Info: | According to original Vanden Plas Coachbuilder records, this car was originally fitted with Body No. 1189 with a standard Sporting 4-seater; black; 11/1925. Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "Vanden Plas body no. 1189. Accident 9/30 - new front axle bed fitted." |
Mar 1, 2007