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1923 Bentley 3 Litre L Saloon
Chassis No. 238
Engine No. 236
Registration No. PD 40
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According to Michael Hay's "Bentley: The Vintage Years" - 1997, "This car was used for experimental work, and later fitted with a 4 1/2-Litre engine."
Posted: Nov 14, 2008
Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information
| Chassis No. | 238 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | 236 |
| Registration No. | PD 40 |
| Date of Delivery: | 31 Jul 1923 |
| Type of Body: | Saloon |
| Coachbuilder: | Vanden Plas |
| Type of Car: | L |
| First Owner: | PIKE HUBERT |
| More Info: | According to original Vanden Plas Coachbuilder records, this car was originally fitted with Body No. 3258 with a saloon; egg-shell finish. Driven by Pike. Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "Vanden Plas body no. 3258. Used for experimental work. From the Works Service Records: 11/24 experimental mag drive. 6/28 experimental front axle with Servo brakes. 11/28 bottom half of engine EXP 6 fitted (EXP 6 Was a 4� Litre engine). 10/29 EXP 6 bottom half fitted to ST 3001. Bottom half of ST 3001 fitted to 236. Eng 236 fitted to ch. NR 520 (also Pike's car)." |
Sep 15, 2006