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1925 Bentley 3 Litre SP 4-seater
Chassis No. 994
Engine No. 986
Registration No. XX 6824
June 22, 2018
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Posted: Oct 31, 2018
June 12, 2015
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Posted: Jul 10, 2015
2006
Posted: Jan 1, 0001
July 31, 1981
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Source: Robert McLellan
Posted: Aug 10, 2006
Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information
| Chassis No. | 994 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | 986 |
| Registration No. | XX 6824 |
| Date of Delivery: | 28 Feb 1925 |
| Type of Body: | 4-seater |
| Coachbuilder: | Vanden Plas |
| Type of Car: | SP |
| First Owner: | DE ROUGEMENT E C |
| More Info: | According to original Vanden Plas Coachbuilder records, this car was originally fitted with Body No. 1131 with a Sporting 4-seater; scratched aluminium/black; 2/1925. Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "Vanden Plas body no. 1131. Was Salmons d/h coupe - that body now on chassis 242. This chassis now Vanden Plas replica - engine 1075 ex ch. 1079." According to Johnny Green, this coupe was removed from another 3 litre, to be fitted to chassis number 242, and registered KU 2274. (It was in the possession of M.R.B Way at some point.) |
Mar 1, 2007