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1928 Bentley 4½ Litre 4-seater
Chassis No. FT3209
Engine No. FT3211
Registration No. YW 8936
1934
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This car was driven by Leslie Banks in the 1934 film The Fire Raisers, directed by Michael Powell.
I've noticed that, although the number 10 on the petrol tank is still there, the numbers on both sides of the bodywork have been crudely painted over, as has the Union Flag on the driver's side. The glass for the passengers fly screen is cracked, and there is a large printed sticker of some kind at the top edge of the firewall/scuttle, again on the passenger's side.
The use of the car by Leslie Banks, playing a Fire Assessor called Jim Bronton, is supposed to say that he's not rich, but he has pretensions to wealth.
I've noticed that, although the number 10 on the petrol tank is still there, the numbers on both sides of the bodywork have been crudely painted over, as has the Union Flag on the driver's side. The glass for the passengers fly screen is cracked, and there is a large printed sticker of some kind at the top edge of the firewall/scuttle, again on the passenger's side.
The use of the car by Leslie Banks, playing a Fire Assessor called Jim Bronton, is supposed to say that he's not rich, but he has pretensions to wealth.
Source: Nick Dando
Posted: Aug 30, 2011
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Source: Terry McGrath
Posted: Sep 8, 2008
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The location is Seargeant Brothers (printing works) in Queen Street (date unknown). This image comes from the book ‘Abergavenny - Historic Market Town’ by Chris Barber.
Source: Neil Barnes
Posted: Aug 13, 2014
Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information
| Chassis No. | FT3209 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | FT3211 |
| Registration No. | YW 8936 |
| Date of Delivery: | 30 Jun 1928 |
| Type of Body: | 4-seater |
| Coachbuilder: | Vanden Plas |
| Type of Car: | No info |
| First Owner: | DURAND M O De B |
| More Info: | According to original Vanden Plas Coachbuilder records, this car was originally fitted with Body No. 1510 with a Sports 4-seater long bonnet; fabric / paint to match; 7/1928. Team car driven by Durand. Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "D/7118. Vanden Plas body no. 1510. Driven by Durand and T.K. Williams in 1930 Double Twelve - caught fire and retired with back axle failure. New chassis frame and front axle March 1930." |
Mar 1, 2007