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1925 Bentley 3 Litre SP 4-seater
Chassis No. 995
Engine No. 1009
Registration No. RU 1478
According to Hay's Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, chassis 995 was built into chassis SL3073.
The car is popularly known as the Gibbs Pancheri Special.
The car is popularly known as the Gibbs Pancheri Special.
Posted: Jan 1, 0001
Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information
| Chassis No. | 995 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | 1009 |
| Registration No. | RU 1478 |
| Date of Delivery: | 31 Dec 1924 |
| Type of Body: | 4-seater |
| Coachbuilder: | Vanden Plas |
| Type of Car: | SP |
| First Owner: | DARVILLE J |
| More Info: | According to original Vanden Plas Coachbuilder records, this car was originally fitted with Body No. 1123 with a standard 4-seater Sports; grey; 3/1925. Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "Vanden Plas body no. 1123. Broken up. Chassis frame built into chassis SL 3073." |
Mar 1, 2007