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1924 Bentley 3 Litre ST Tourer
Chassis No. 429
Engine No. 428
Registration No. MB 4483
February 15, 2013
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Source: Flickr, posted by user 'Shellie'
Posted: May 30, 2015
2012
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Source: Nncourier.Blogspot
Posted: Jun 8, 2013
2009
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Source: Picasaweb, posted by user 'Bentleyalaska'
Posted: Dec 3, 2010
2009
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Posted: Apr 12, 2012
2002
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The auction catalogue read:
"Clive bought this 3 litre about 40 years ago looking very much as it does now (at time of auction in 2002). Registered in December 1923 as MB4483 (Cheshire) it carried tourer coachwork by William Arnold. According to Michael Hay in his book 'Bentley The Vintage Years' the car was rebuilt in 1951 on a 9' 9.5" wheelbase and fitted with a two seater body by Competition Cars of Nayland. At this time it was registered XMF 547 (London). From during the war to the late fifties it is thought to have been owned by C.L.Wills who refers to the fifties rebuild in 'Cars I Have Owned' (Motor Sport, February 1958). He mentions being 'lucky enough to get hold of a short-chassis frame' and the fitment of a 'C' box, 3.53 to 1 crown-wheel and pinion and other modifications. At some stage the car acquired SU 'sloper' carburetors and Clive obtained the registration # GX3993."
(Dave Simpson the contributor says: "I don't know if it sold or where it is today." - May 10, 2009)
Source: Dave Simpson
Posted: Jun 5, 2009
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Source: A History of the World's Classic Cars, Richard Hough and Michael Frostick, 1963
Posted: May 14, 2007
Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information
| Chassis No. | 429 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | 428 |
| Registration No. | MB 4483 |
| Date of Delivery: | 30 Nov 1923 |
| Type of Body: | Tourer |
| Coachbuilder: | No info |
| Type of Car: | ST |
| First Owner: | SHAND G F B |
| More Info: | Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "Was Wm. Arnold tourer. Rebuilt ca 1951 - 9'9½" WB, C Box, 2 seater by Competition Cars of Nayland. Reg XMF 547 1952. Ref MS Feb 58 p.72. Now reg GX 3993." |
Sep 20, 2006