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1925 Bentley 3 Litre SP 2-seater
Chassis No. 917
Engine No. 925
Registration No. KC 8371
2006
Posted: Jan 1, 0001
1992
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"This example was produced during the first production run of the model, so is an early example.
Originally fitted with a red two seat body by Cunard, who as far as is known, only built the one body on a Bentley, as they were closely allied to Napier.
Rebodied in the early 1950s with the fabric Vanden Plas replica 4 seat body that it retains. The wings were fitted as temporary replacements for some rather strange cycle mudguards, but have stood the test of time and add character to the car."
Owned by Julian Bolton in 1992.
Source: Article titled '1924 Bentley 3-litre' by Brian Heath published in 'The Automobile', November 1992 Posted: Jun 10, 2009
Posted: Jan 1, 0001
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Source: Unique Cars and Parts
Posted: Jul 30, 2013
Source: Jane Parker
Posted: Aug 4, 2014
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Source: Marcus Sutcliffe
Posted: Feb 22, 2013
Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information
| Chassis No. | 917 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | 925 |
| Registration No. | KC 8371 |
| Date of Delivery: | 31 Dec 1924 |
| Type of Body: | 2-seater |
| Coachbuilder: | CUNARD |
| Type of Car: | SP |
| First Owner: | A.H. Ashcroft |
| More Info: | Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "Cunard body 2 seater with dickey. Now Vanden Plas replica." |
Mar 1, 2007