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1924 Bentley 3 Litre ST Saloon
Chassis No. 709
Engine No. 717
Registration No. XU 6570
2006
In England in 2006 / Owned by a BDC member
Posted: Jan 1, 0001
"1924 4 -seater VdP Replica. A well-sorted, built for practical touring, 3 litre.
Chassis 709 started life as a 10' 10" long chassis and was converted to a 9' 9½" length and rebodied many years ago. 'C' type gearbox, Sloper carbs, Laycock overdrive fitted. Magneto and coil for easy starting and great reliability."
Chassis 709 started life as a 10' 10" long chassis and was converted to a 9' 9½" length and rebodied many years ago. 'C' type gearbox, Sloper carbs, Laycock overdrive fitted. Magneto and coil for easy starting and great reliability."
Source: Tim Houlding International
Posted: Jul 14, 2006
Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information
| Chassis No. | 709 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | 717 |
| Registration No. | XU 6570 |
| Date of Delivery: | 30 Jun 1924 |
| Type of Body: | Saloon |
| Coachbuilder: | No info |
| Type of Car: | ST |
| First Owner: | VERNEY G |
| More Info: | Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "Saloon body built to Verney's design. Now Vanden Plas replica on 9'9�" chassis rebuilt by Lawrence. Eng was 859 ex ch. 856 - now 156 ex ch. 157." |
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