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1924 Bentley 3 Litre SP 4-seater
Chassis No. 584
Engine No. 592
Registration No. (Not available) / YT 4413
April 7, 2026
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After the car was rebuilt by E Bowler it passed through 4 naval officers between 1948 and 1956. In 1957 it was owned by A Bedford Smith who used it regularly until the 1970's when engine trouble caused it to be stored until 2000. It was then purchased by a BDC member and shipped to New Zealand for refurbishment. It returned to the UK in 2011. The car was restored over a number of years and then in 2013 was fully restored by VBE and upgraded to a 4 1/2. It sat in a collection between 2014 to 2024 and was sold at auction in November 2024.
Source: Simon Parker (owner)
Posted: May 7, 2026
2006
In New Zealand in 2006 / Owned by a BDC member
Posted: Jan 1, 0001
Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information
| Chassis No. | 584 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | 592 |
| Registration No. | (Not available) / YT 4413 |
| Date of Delivery: | 30 Apr 1924 |
| Type of Body: | 4-seater |
| Coachbuilder: | Vanden Plas |
| Type of Car: | SP |
| First Owner: | A.R. Edwards |
| More Info: | According to original Vanden Plas Coachbuilder records, this car was originally fitted with Body No. 1051 with a Sports; eggshell black; 5/1924. Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "Vanden Plas body no. 1051. Reg YT 4413. Crashed February 1930 - frame beyond repair and engine very badly damaged. Bought and rebuilt by Bowler." |
Mar 1, 2007