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1924 Bentley 4½ Litre SP
Chassis No. 376
Engine No. 378
Registration No. XP 7926
January 31, 2016
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Found on STANLEY MANN RACING website on Feb 23, 2016
"1923 VINTAGE BENTLEY 3/4½ LTR SPEED MODEL
Registration Number: XP 7926 Chassis Number: 376 Engine Number: 378
A genuine 1924 3 Litre Speed model with a detailed works history which has benefitted from the ownership of vintage Bentley enthusiasts, one of whom carried out a complete engine rebuild 9 years ago using an original 4½ litre block. Of course it doesn’t end there. As well as fitting a new Farndon crankshaft, Arrow rods and Aries pistons the 4 star differential was rebuilt with a 3.3 ratio. All this carried out by a highly experienced Bentley engineer and racer."
Source: Stanley Mann Racing
Posted: Feb 23, 2016
August 9, 2013
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Source: Flickr, posted by user 'Roy Cousins'
Posted: Jul 27, 2015
July 31, 2013
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Source: Flickr, posted by user 'Paul Holtom'
Posted: May 15, 2015
May 31, 2008
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"This original Bentley 3 litre Red Label Speed model was for many years owned by Bentley restorer and specialist Basil Mountfort who stored her in his shed at Henley on Thames, Oxford.
Bas was a good mate and after the war married Clarrisa and together they raced vintage Bentleys to great success from 1949 to 1995.
He was also part owner of Hoffman’s & Mountfort who were, in the 1950s-80s, one of the main vintage Bentley restorers in the UK."
Stanlay Mann states that he met Basil over 40 years ago... Basil's knowledge on vintage Bentleys was vast... All who knew him knew of his passion for Cricklewood Bentleys.
Mann further says, "In the early 90s when he was selling his collection, Tom Rylands, a vintage Bentley enthusiast, managed to prize it away from him... All the parts; original engine, chassis, gear box, back axle, etc. were all there so only a new body was required. This work was entrusted to James Pearce, one of the best vintage Bentley body builders, to Tom’s order as a traditional VDP style four seater sports speed model tourer."
Source: Stanley Mann Racing
Posted: Jun 30, 2008
2008
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Source: Stanley Mann Racing
Posted: Jun 4, 2008
2008
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Posted: Jun 4, 2008
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"A superb rebuilt Speed model Bentley with the classic V D P style 4 seater tourer body.
When the phone rings at the Fruit Farm the most asked questions are whether I have a 4½ or a 3 litre speed model, preferably in traditional British Racing Green.
Now this car definitely ticks all the boxes. Fully restored some 9 years ago but with low mileage. She looks great, drives well, and will make someone a very happy new Bentley owner. The pictures only tell half the story, one needs to come in and touch the metal.
If you ever had a hankering for a real vintage Bentley that will do rallies, family days out, etc. this should be top of your list.
I think I have priced her fairly and over the years should grow in value."
Source: Stanley Mann Racing Updated: Aug 07, 2004
Posted: Jan 1, 0001
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XP 7926, chassis 376, Engine 378 is the classic archetypal Short Chassis Speed model, with replica 4-seat Sports body , 'A' type gearbox and Sloper carbs. New Brakes, new clutch, rebuilt magnetos etc., etc."
Source: Tim Houlding International
Posted: Jul 14, 2006
Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information
| Chassis No. | 376 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | 378 |
| Registration No. | XP 7926 |
| Date of Delivery: | 30 Nov 1923 |
| Type of Body: | No info |
| Coachbuilder: | Page Hunt |
| Type of Car: | SP |
| First Owner: | Cmdr Brock |
| More Info: | Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "Reconstructed with Vanden Plas 4 seater by Pearce." |
Mar 1, 2007