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1926 Bentley 3 Litre SP 4-seater
Chassis No. 1229
Engine No. 1240
Registration No. YL 8858
Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information
| Chassis No. | 1229 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | 1240 |
| Registration No. | YL 8858 |
| Date of Delivery: | 31 Oct 1925 |
| Type of Body: | 4-seater |
| Coachbuilder: | Vanden Plas |
| Type of Car: | SP |
| First Owner: | MERRY E J H |
| More Info: | According to original Vanden Plas Coachbuilder records, this car was originally fitted with Body No. 1190 with a standard Sporting 4-seater; black; 11/1925. Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "Vanden Plas body no. 1190. Engine now 994 ex ch. 900." |
Mar 1, 2007