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1923 Bentley 3 Litre S 4-seater
Chassis No. 277
Engine No. 279
Registration No. OK 7979
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This photograph is from an advertisement by Chris Drake Collectors Cars ad in "Thoroughbred & Classic Cars" magazine, March 1980.
Text in advt reads: 1923 Bentley 3 litre red label (the first one built) 4 seat tourer 9' 9 1/2" chassis no. 277, engine no. 279. A very original early 3 litre in excellent condition throughout. Potential concours winner.
Text in advt reads: 1923 Bentley 3 litre red label (the first one built) 4 seat tourer 9' 9 1/2" chassis no. 277, engine no. 279. A very original early 3 litre in excellent condition throughout. Potential concours winner.
Source: "Thoroughbred & Classic Cars" magazine, March 1980
Posted: Jul 31, 2008
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This photograph is from an advertisement by Chris Drake Collector Car ad in "Thoroughbred & Classic Cars" magazine, May 1980.
Text in advt reads: I923 Bentley 3 litre red label (the first one built) 4 seat tourer 9' 9 1/2". Chassis no. 277, Engine no. 279. A very original early 3 litre in excellent condition throughout. £25,000
Text in advt reads: I923 Bentley 3 litre red label (the first one built) 4 seat tourer 9' 9 1/2". Chassis no. 277, Engine no. 279. A very original early 3 litre in excellent condition throughout. £25,000
Source: "Thoroughbred & Classic Cars" magazine, May 1980
Posted: Jul 31, 2008
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Source: deviantART
Posted: Jul 15, 2014
Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information
| Chassis No. | 277 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | 279 |
| Registration No. | OK 7979 |
| Date of Delivery: | 30 Apr 1923 |
| Type of Body: | 4-seater |
| Coachbuilder: | No info |
| Type of Car: | S |
| First Owner: | GREY J |
| More Info: | Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "4 seater by Buckingham." |
Sep 14, 2006