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1923 Bentley 3 Litre S 4-seater
Chassis No. 136
Engine No. 148 / 414
Registration No. EY 1579
2008
In Scotland in 2008 / Owned by a BDC member
Posted: Jan 1, 0001
1949
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"Belinda, as she is affectionately called, is a late 1921 3-litre short-chassis Red Label Bentley of the old school. She is still in grand running order despite our efforts to "tune" her to a higher pitch of efficiency. Also of interest are the engine number, which is 414, and the tyre sizes; in front they are high pressures, and at the rear 6.00 x 2in.
Belinda still does 75 m.p.h. and 16 miles per gallon - a faithful servant if ever there was one." James Kennedy
Belinda still does 75 m.p.h. and 16 miles per gallon - a faithful servant if ever there was one." James Kennedy
Source: "The Autocar", February 18, 1949
Posted: Feb 23, 2008
Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information
| Chassis No. | 136 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | 148 / 414 |
| Registration No. | EY 1579 |
| Date of Delivery: | 31 Oct 1922 |
| Type of Body: | 4-seater |
| Coachbuilder: | DK 2267 |
| Type of Car: | S |
| First Owner: | VIVIAN Hon W |
| More Info: | Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "Engine now no. 414 ex ch. 426." |
Sep 15, 2006