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1927 Bentley 6½ Litre ST1 4-seater
Chassis No. BX2418
Engine No. BX2423
Registration No. YH 9454
September 30, 2008
"I acquired 6.5 litre Chassis BX2418 - the "African Queen" (in Canada) from Alan DeCadenet in 1980. I would be interested to find a photo of this car with its original Gurney Nutting body."
Source: David Cohen (Owner)
Posted: Oct 13, 2008
2006
In Canada in 2006 / Owned by a BDC member
Posted: Jan 1, 0001
1980
Was owned by Alan DeCadenet in 1980. Sold to David Cohen in 1980.
Source: David Cohen (Owner)
Posted: Oct 13, 2008
1971
This car belonged to a certain Nick Scarf, who owned a bookshop in Goring-on-Thames, UK. I saw this car in 1971 when on a trip to the UK and took some photos of it. It would be interesting to know who the current owner is. Regarding the "Speed Six" owned by Nick Scarf, the registration number was YH 9454. I see it may have spent some time in Canada (BC) with a subsequent owner and may even have come here to South Africa. Beyond that I have little extra information. I have a couple of framed photos of it in my garage which I will endevour to pass on to you.
Source: Robert Beckett
Posted: Jul 25, 2012
Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information
| Chassis No. | BX2418 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | BX2423 |
| Registration No. | YH 9454 |
| Date of Delivery: | 31 May 1927 |
| Type of Body: | 4-seater |
| Coachbuilder: | Gurney Nutting |
| Type of Car: | ST1 |
| First Owner: | WINSLOW H |
| More Info: | Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "Rebuilt as Le Mans replica, now in South Africa." |
Mar 1, 2007

