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1924 Bentley 3 Litre SP
Chassis No. 640
Engine No. 653
Registration No. XU 3281
September 12, 2015
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Source: Flickr, posted by user 'Roy Cousins'
Posted: Sep 23, 2015
October 24, 2014
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Source: Flickr, posted by user 'Austin7nut'
Posted: Nov 6, 2014
September 14, 2013
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Source: Flickr, posted by user 'Roy Cousins'
Posted: Jun 24, 2015
February 28, 2013
Source: Robert Craven (Owner)
Posted: Mar 6, 2013
2013
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"Robert Craven (left) in Chassis 640, and Iain Warner in Chassis AX1652, line up in their 3-litres for a damp VSCC Prescott. Despite appearances, this is not a grumpy Muppet waving a pencil on the right of the picture."
Source: New Zealand Rolls-Royce & Bentley Club Inc Issue, 13-5, 2013 - Made available by Hilary and Tom King
Posted: Nov 16, 2013
August 6, 2010
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Registration No. XU 3281
Car No. 90 driven by Robert Craven
VSCC Prescot, August 2010
Source: Flickr, posted by user 'Robert Knight'
Posted: Apr 29, 2015
2010
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Source: Vintage Sports-Car Club
Posted: Jun 22, 2010
July 31, 2008
Source: Robert Craven (Owner)
Posted: Aug 18, 2008
2006
Posted: Jan 1, 0001
1940
Victor Gibbons who says he had 'lifts' (in this car), is correct, we were at school together! (See above)
The 4½ litre engine fitted in this car in the late 50s eventually ended up in the 1928 3 litre car KD 123 ... and this car was also driven by both my parents was sold it to Bruce Brown with that engine still in the car. This is why KD 123 has a 4½ litre Steering-Box and Mags which were Syntillas! My father changed these two units at the same time because the box was badly worn. (I lost the sight of my left-eye working on the rear hood-studs on this car December 1971!!!)"
Source: Chris Tutton (Son of former owner)
Posted: Feb 28, 2013
1935
Source: Robert Craven
Posted: Aug 18, 2008
1935
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Source: Robert Craven
Posted: Sep 24, 2015
1935
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Source: Robert Craven
Posted: May 24, 2018
Source: Robert Craven
Posted: Aug 18, 2008
Source: Victor Gibbons
Posted: Oct 27, 2012
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Source: Vivian Bush
Posted: Nov 5, 2007
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She drives very well and was delivered to us today under here own steam some 120 miles (this is always a good sign).
Specifications of this Bentley
Body almost certainly by V.D.P. ( Van Den Plas ) (an original body)
Electrics upgraded with late dynamo and big magnetos (huge spark which definitely makes them go)
A type close ratio gearbox (correct and very sporty)
Stone guarded radiator (very posh)
Full instruments including rev counter (these are like hens teeth to find )
Original engine, but fitted with late coaxial starter (proper and reliable)
Retrimed in green hide showing a little patination (definitely not shagged but bum wear) only joking.
Brake original but hydraulic operating to fronts so she always stops straight."
Source: Stanley Mann Racing
Posted: Aug 19, 2004
Source: Chris Tutton (Son of former owner)
Posted: Mar 22, 2013
Source: Chris Tutton (Son of former owner)
Posted: Jul 5, 2018
Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information
| Chassis No. | 640 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | 653 |
| Registration No. | XU 3281 |
| Date of Delivery: | 31 May 1924 |
| Type of Body: | No info |
| Coachbuilder: | No info |
| Type of Car: | SP |
| First Owner: | (WHITTAKER J L) |
| More Info: | Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "Fitted 4� Litre eng FT 3208 - now in PH 1470. Now Vanden Plas tourer, 3 Litre engine no. ?." |
Mar 1, 2007