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1923 Bentley 3 Litre L Landaulette
Chassis No. 191
Engine No. 194
Registration No. No info
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The above photograph is chassis no. 191 according to Michael Hay's Michael Hay's "Bentley: The Vintage Years" - 1997. The book further says: "Although incorrectly identified as Chassis No. 438 registered XR 564 in Brian Smith's 'Vanden Plas - Coachbuilders', it is known that this motor is Chassis No. 191, delivered to G H Deane in May 1923, fitted with this Pullman Landaulette body at a cost of £525. Lucas lamps are fitted, and the chassis lacks front-wheel brakes."
Posted: Nov 14, 2008
Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information
| Chassis No. | 191 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | 194 |
| Registration No. | No info |
| Date of Delivery: | 30 Apr 1923 |
| Type of Body: | Landaulette |
| Coachbuilder: | Vanden Plas |
| Type of Car: | L |
| First Owner: | G.H. Deane |
| More Info: | According to original Vanden Plas Coachbuilder records, this car was originally fitted with Body No. 3241 with a long wheelbase Pullman Landaulette; basic £525, 5/1923. Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "Vanden Plas body no. 3241. Eng 194 now in ch. 129. Reg XO 112?" |
Mar 1, 2007