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1925 Bentley 3 Litre ST 4-seater
Chassis No. 984
Engine No. 987
Registration No. TS 4864
July 25, 2014
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Source: Flickr, posted by user 'Graham Chrimes'
Posted: Nov 7, 2014
March 31, 2014
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Posted: Dec 23, 2014
2009
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Source: 247Space, UK
Posted: Mar 30, 2011
2008
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Source: Gregor Marshall
Posted: May 12, 2011
May 31, 2007
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Posted: Jul 22, 2010
2007
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Source: Slatford (UK)
Posted: May 12, 2011
2001
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Says son Tyrone Hopes, "A damp day in December 2000, a few days before Christmas, but my first ride in it. It had few teething troubles, the main one being that one of the twin magnetos was not sparking properly. An item that sometimes confuses even Bentley enthusiasts is the single Bentley-Smith carburettor. This setup was standard for most of the long wheelbase cars leaving Cricklewood. Usually the shorter wheelbase cars have been given twin SU 'slopers'. The Vanden Plas style body is one of the few items bought-in during the restoration. The interior has been completely re-upholstered by Rosina Hopes. No weather equipment as yet."
Tyrone adds, "While we were at Brooklands, we had a chance to zoom around on some of the banking that still exists. It was a bumpy ride, but worth every yard. I've always been a fan of those that drove round this curcuit all those years ago. The lap record (which will be held for perpetuity) was taken at 143mph. Alas the curcuit is now built on, and some of the banking has disappeared... This is the Member’s banking which was closest to the club house and finishing straight."
Peter's Bentley is rumoured to have been raced in private hands at Brooklands in the 1930s. (Any information on this would be appreciated. — VintageBentleys.org)
Source: Tyrone Hopes
Posted: Jan 28, 2009
Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information
| Chassis No. | 984 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | 987 |
| Registration No. | TS 4864 |
| Date of Delivery: | 31 Mar 1925 |
| Type of Body: | 4-seater |
| Coachbuilder: | Freestone & Webb |
| Type of Car: | ST |
| First Owner: | MALCOLM W S |
| More Info: | Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "Broken up. Steering column, registration plates and other parts on chassis 1067. Eng 987 in chassis 1069." |
Mar 1, 2007