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1926 Bentley 3 Litre SP 4-seater
Chassis No. AH1485
Engine No. DE1202
Registration No. YM 7811
June 30, 2013
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67th Bentley Drivers Club Concours d'Elegance, July 2013
Source: Martin Squires Automotive Illustration
Posted: Jun 27, 2018
1932
"My grandfather, EW Sisman was Sales Director for Mintex and ran this car as his company car from 1932 to 1936. I have several period photos of him with the car. It was also used by the company for brake testing."
Source: Max Croot (Grandson of former owner)
Posted: Nov 28, 2019
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Source: "Queste" magazine, Bentley Special Issue, 1984
Posted: Feb 1, 2007
Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information
| Chassis No. | AH1485 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | DE1202 |
| Registration No. | YM 7811 |
| Date of Delivery: | 31 Jan 1926 |
| Type of Body: | 4-seater |
| Coachbuilder: | Vanden Plas |
| Type of Car: | SP |
| First Owner: | HILLSTEAD A F C |
| More Info: | According to original Vanden Plas Coachbuilder records, this car was originally fitted with Body No. 1246 with a standard Sporting 4-seater; maroon / black body, and the car was delivered in Feb. 1926 with Registration No. DE 1202. Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "Vanden Plas body no. 1246. Demonstrator. Eng now LM 1344 ex ch. LM 1336." |
Mar 1, 2007