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1926 Bentley 3 Litre SP 4-seater
Chassis No. AH1476
Engine No. SR1419
Registration No. YM 5931/ J 1980
December 25, 2015
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Posted: Dec 28, 2015
December 25, 2013
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Posted: Dec 29, 2015
2013
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Source: Jersey Old Motor Club - Oct 2013 newsletter
Posted: Dec 23, 2013
2009
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Source: BBC - Jersey
Posted: Dec 23, 2013
2006
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Posted: Dec 23, 2013
2006
Posted: Jan 1, 0001
Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information
| Chassis No. | AH1476 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | SR1419 |
| Registration No. | YM 5931/ J 1980 |
| Date of Delivery: | 31 Dec 1925 |
| Type of Body: | 4-seater |
| Coachbuilder: | Vanden Plas |
| Type of Car: | SP |
| First Owner: | CLEMENTS F C |
| More Info: | According to original Vanden Plas Coachbuilder records, this car was originally fitted with Body No. 1244 with a standard 4-seater Sports; grey / green / black; 1/1926. Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "Vanden Plas body no. 1244. Showroom demonstrator. Latest type Sports model engine. New type sump. Now 2 seat boat-tail in the Channel lsles reg J 1980 engine LM 1328 ex ch. LM 1340. Engine SR 1419 to 100 MPH "Supersports" specification by Rockell (new) - 106 BHP. Now in ch. ML 1509." |
Mar 1, 2007