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1930 Bentley 4½ Litre 4-seater
Chassis No. AD3666
Engine No. AD3668
Registration No. FM 404
September 30, 2018
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A car with the strongest possible individuality and it is certain that it is immensely likeable no matter from what angle one may regard it - The Autocar magazine 1930.
Source: NDR Limited
Posted: Oct 6, 2018
December 31, 2017
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Source: Flickr, posted by user 'The 289 Register'
Posted: Apr 12, 2018
June 30, 2014
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Source: Flickr, posted by user 'Wim te Riet'
Posted: Mar 10, 2015
July 31, 2013
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Source: John Skidmore
Posted: Oct 25, 2014
2013
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Bentley 4.5 litre supercharged; 1930; ch.no. AD3666; Le Mans style 4 seater sports tourer; 4 cyl.; heavy crank engine with supercharger fitted. Was formerly 55 years with same owner, original body.
Participating Team: Rai and Tajpal Lall; UK
Source: LouisChevrolet.com
Posted: Jul 15, 2013
2006
Posted: Jan 1, 0001
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This Bentley is exactly as it left the factory and she has retained all her original parts so if you want to say matching, well, everything is. Yes, she runs well but will need some work.
Many times over the years we're asked for an original V.D. Plas 4½ litre which is unrestored but what makes this so special is that it's a heavy crank model.
These are the models that can be turned into a Blower replica. As a Blower replica the value skyrockets but, in this form, if restored as she is, you would have a most desirable Vintage Bentley."
Source: Stanley Mann Racing Updated: Mar 01, 2006 Posted: Feb 28, 2006
Posted: Jan 1, 0001
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Four owners from new (last one had her for 55 years).
Mileage just 105,000 from new.
To be restored either by us or by purchasers choice.
When fully restored, so original she could enter Pebble Beach and win.
I would consider this as being the most valuable 4 1/2 litre but patience on this rebuild would be so rewarding both financial and satisfying."
Source: Stanley Mann Racing
Posted: Dec 7, 2007
Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information
| Chassis No. | AD3666 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | AD3668 |
| Registration No. | FM 404 |
| Date of Delivery: | 31 Mar 1930 |
| Type of Body: | 4-seater |
| Coachbuilder: | Vanden Plas |
| Type of Car: | No info |
| First Owner: | PROCTOR SMITH |
| More Info: | According to original Vanden Plas Coachbuilder records, this car was originally fitted with Body No. 1641 with a Sports 4-seater Tourer; black fabric; red wheels; 4/1930. Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "Vanden Plas body no. 1641. Last heard of 1963 reg BLG 326." |
Mar 1, 2007