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1922 Bentley 3 Litre S 2-seater
Chassis No. 24
Engine No. 23
Registration No. NX 1295
May 31, 2016
Source: Robert Middelmann (Owner)
Posted: Jun 27, 2016
2009
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Source: Robert Middelmann (Owner)
Posted: May 14, 2009
2006
Posted: Jan 1, 0001
2001
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Source: Russell Browne
Posted: Jun 6, 2013
1983
Chassis No. 24
Engine No. 23
Registration No. CA 1921 (South African registration number)
* Bought from Bob Dallas by Robert Middelmann (BDC-South Africa) in 1983
* Engine is original except for Phoenix balanced crank and rods and later block
* Upgraded to speed model specifications, including twin SU sloper carbs
* Car is fitted with correct "A" gearbox and cone clutch
* Correct early style silver faced instruments fitted.
* Early braked front axle fitted, all drums are early pressed non finned type
* Wheels - 2 sets, beaded edge and 21" well base
* Originally fitted with a 2 seater body and re-bodied in the early twenties with a Gurney Nutting style 2 door aluminium 4 seat tourer body
Source: Robert Middelmann (Owner)
Posted: Nov 13, 2007
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Source: Robert Middelmann (Owner)
Posted: Nov 12, 2007
Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information
| Chassis No. | 24 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | 23 |
| Registration No. | NX 1295 |
| Date of Delivery: | 31 Jan 1922 |
| Type of Body: | 2-seater |
| Coachbuilder: | No info |
| Type of Car: | S |
| First Owner: | JACKSON L H |
| More Info: | Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "Originally grey 2 seater. Later reg ALJ 24. Was saloon, now Vanden Plas style tourer in South Africa, reg CA 1921." |
Mar 1, 2007