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1928 Bentley 3 Litre SP 4-seater (W)
Chassis No. AX1657
Engine No. AX1663
Registration No. UY 242
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"I took these pictures in the 1980s at a steam fair."
Source: Paul Dale
Posted: Jan 19, 2017
Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information
| Chassis No. | AX1657 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | AX1663 |
| Registration No. | UY 242 |
| Date of Delivery: | 31 Mar 1927 |
| Type of Body: | 4-seater (W) |
| Coachbuilder: | Vanden Plas |
| Type of Car: | SP |
| First Owner: | Barker P W |
| More Info: | According to original Vanden Plas Coachbuilder records, this car was originally fitted with Body No. 1359 with a standard Sporting 4-seater; Weymann fabric/black; 4/1927. Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "Vanden Plas body no. 1359. In Spain in the 30s." |
Mar 1, 2007