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1927 Bentley 6½ Litre ST3 Saloon
Chassis No. DH2202
Engine No. DH2203
Registration No. YU 1178
2006
In Argentina in 2006 / Owned by a BDC member
Posted: Jan 1, 0001
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"YU 1178 belonged to and was raced by Harry Smith in the 1960s. Before being shipped to Argentina, Peggy Smith took over the ownership following the death of Harry Smith in his Cooper Climax at an event in 1969.
Its bodywork was designed with the help of Harold Scott Pounds, owner of GO 5629.
It competed mainly at Hill Climbs and Sprint meeting."
Its bodywork was designed with the help of Harold Scott Pounds, owner of GO 5629.
It competed mainly at Hill Climbs and Sprint meeting."
Source: Daena Scott Butler
Posted: Nov 30, 2015
Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information
| Chassis No. | DH2202 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | DH2203 |
| Registration No. | YU 1178 |
| Date of Delivery: | 30 Sep 1927 |
| Type of Body: | Saloon |
| Coachbuilder: | Barker |
| Type of Car: | ST3 |
| First Owner: | MacKENZIE Lady |
| More Info: | Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "Now Vanden Plas 4 seater tourer." |
Mar 1, 2007