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1924 Bentley 3 Litre SP 4-seater
Chassis No. 566
Engine No. 568
Registration No. NX 6071
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Car was purchased from Donald Bird, the original owner, in 1964. Although the brakes have been converted to a hydraulic system, this is the only departure from its original specifications, to which it is shortly to be returned.
Source: Private Motor Car Collections of Great Britain, Peter Hugo, 1973
Posted: Oct 8, 2007
Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information
| Chassis No. | 566 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | 568 |
| Registration No. | NX 6071 |
| Date of Delivery: | 30 Apr 1924 |
| Type of Body: | 4-seater |
| Coachbuilder: | Vanden Plas |
| Type of Car: | SP |
| First Owner: | BIRD D G |
| More Info: | According to original Vanden Plas Coachbuilder records, this car was originally fitted with Body No. 1041 with a standard Sports; scratched aluminium and black; 5/1924. Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "Vanden Plas body no. 1041. 2 owners from new. Hydraulic brakes." |
Sep 20, 2006