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1925 Bentley 3 Litre SP D/H Coupe
Chassis No. 978
Engine No. 970
Registration No. XX 2238
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Originally a Bentley 3-Litre Tourer, a 4 1/2-Litre engine was installed and it was fitted with a 4 1/2-Litre radiator about 15 years ago. It was purchased in 1960 by Lord O'Neill as a rolling chassis only and he has mounted the very lightweight 2-seater body of his own design.
Source: Private Motor Car Collections of Great Britain, Peter Hugo, 1973
Posted: Oct 8, 2007
Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information
| Chassis No. | 978 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | 970 |
| Registration No. | XX 2238 |
| Date of Delivery: | 31 Dec 1924 |
| Type of Body: | D/H Coupe |
| Coachbuilder: | H J Mulliner |
| Type of Car: | SP |
| First Owner: | FRANKLIN H |
| More Info: | Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "HJM body no. 3096. Broken up - used as basis of 3/41/2 - 4� radiator, etc. 2 seater by Kenny engine MR 3380 ex MR 3380. Chassis said to be 672 - but this 3/41/2 is based on chassis and axle of 978. Now in SA." |
Mar 1, 2007