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1924 Bentley 3 Litre SP
Chassis No. 530
Engine No. 527
Registration No. CX 6596
This car is for sale at Neil Davies Historic Racing as of Oct 21, 2008.
Rebuilt in the 1980s to its current form by the renowned Bentley race mechanic and restorer John Guppy for the very well known historic racer and Bentley entrepreneur John May specially to be able to take part in competitive tours and race meetings. Few cars have the ability to be driven to the circuit, raced competitively and driven home again.
Benefiting from lightweight Phoenix crankshaft, close ratio 'D' box and very light construction, all resulting in phenomenal performance, a truly turn key road / racer.
Rebuilt in the 1980s to its current form by the renowned Bentley race mechanic and restorer John Guppy for the very well known historic racer and Bentley entrepreneur John May specially to be able to take part in competitive tours and race meetings. Few cars have the ability to be driven to the circuit, raced competitively and driven home again.
Benefiting from lightweight Phoenix crankshaft, close ratio 'D' box and very light construction, all resulting in phenomenal performance, a truly turn key road / racer.
Source: Neil Davies Historic Racing
Posted: Oct 21, 2008
During World War II my mother lived with the Good family while she was in the Territorial Auxiliary (British Women's Army) along with six other young women. My father was stationed in England during the war, they met and my mother later came to the US as a war bride. We went to England in 1962 to visit family and visited the Goods as well.
Bill Good was a very quiet man, normally. It was quite an experience as a ten year old to ride with him in his Bentley, going 70 miles an hour on the narrow country roads near Caversham. He always smiled broadly behind the wheel, enjoying himself immensely.
The car has changed a great deal since he owned it, judging by the more recent photographs. It's a privilege to add a few photographs. The Goods were wonderful people; their parish priest told them that they were "Good by name and better by nature".
Bill Good was a very quiet man, normally. It was quite an experience as a ten year old to ride with him in his Bentley, going 70 miles an hour on the narrow country roads near Caversham. He always smiled broadly behind the wheel, enjoying himself immensely.
The car has changed a great deal since he owned it, judging by the more recent photographs. It's a privilege to add a few photographs. The Goods were wonderful people; their parish priest told them that they were "Good by name and better by nature".
Source: Chris Innis
Posted: Mar 29, 2008
"I don't know exact dates, but from the early 1950s until sometime after 1962 this car was owned by William Good of Caversham, Reading. (When I was ten years old, I polished the radiator shell of this car.)"
Source: Chris Innis
Posted: Mar 29, 2008
Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information
| Chassis No. | 530 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | 527 |
| Registration No. | CX 6596 |
| Date of Delivery: | 30 Jun 1924 |
| Type of Body: | No info |
| Coachbuilder: | Vanden Plas |
| Type of Car: | SP |
| First Owner: | Major Murray Marshall |
| More Info: | Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "New - BA 530, FA 182, S/col 528, G/box A/291. Now 4 seater racer, 4� Litre engine." |
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