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1925 Bentley 3 Litre SP
Chassis No. 873
Engine No. 869
Registration No. OM 3398
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This photo is from Motor Sport magazine, 1953.
The text accompanying the photograph reads as follows:
"Bentley. 3-litre short chassis, A-type gearbox, 1925, drophead foursome coupe by E.D. Abbott, of Farnham, finished in dark green and black with grey leather upholstery. This is one of the most original Bentleys that we have seen; coachwork is exceptional; six excellent tyres; batteries are new. Price £295."
(Vendor: Johnson & Brown, Bromley, Kent, UK)
The text accompanying the photograph reads as follows:
"Bentley. 3-litre short chassis, A-type gearbox, 1925, drophead foursome coupe by E.D. Abbott, of Farnham, finished in dark green and black with grey leather upholstery. This is one of the most original Bentleys that we have seen; coachwork is exceptional; six excellent tyres; batteries are new. Price £295."
(Vendor: Johnson & Brown, Bromley, Kent, UK)
Source: Motor Sport, 1953 made available by Mike North
Posted: Aug 31, 2010
Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information
| Chassis No. | 873 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | 869 |
| Registration No. | OM 3398 |
| Date of Delivery: | 31 Oct 1924 |
| Type of Body: | No info |
| Coachbuilder: | No info |
| Type of Car: | SP |
| First Owner: | (ABBOTT Miss G) |
| More Info: | Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "2/25 "Twin SUs removed, Smith-Bentley fitted. LC pistons, 13/55 axle, detuned to 52 mph." Abbott d/h coupe. Engine ? - 869 in ch. LM 1326. see R195 p.69." |
Mar 1, 2007