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1928 Bentley 4½ Litre 4 SEAR
Chassis No. FT3221
Engine No. FT3222
Registration No. XV 3694
"A rare opportunity to acquire a Vintage Bentley still configured exactly how it left the factory 80+ years ago — original chassis, original engine and gear box, original Vanden Plas body, known history and documented from new, fully sorted by marque expert, iconic Bentley Boys looks with gobs of torque and speed, recent Newport Concours Best in Class."
This car was for sale as of May 2010.
This car was for sale as of May 2010.
Source: Copley Motor Cars & RacingDeal
Posted: Jan 1, 0001
2006
In USA in 2006 / Owned by a BDC member
Posted: Jan 1, 0001
1998
John Southward of New Zealand purchased this car in 1998.
Source: Don L. Hinmon
Posted: Jan 15, 2009
1970
Chassis no. FT3221 was owned by Don Hinmon from 1970 to 1998.
"Bought in UK and restored it there plus lots of later work and much use here (in the U.S.). I sold it to a nice man from New Zealand, John Southward and it went from there back to the UK. It is now owned by Jonathan Savage, in Pawtucket RI."
"Bought in UK and restored it there plus lots of later work and much use here (in the U.S.). I sold it to a nice man from New Zealand, John Southward and it went from there back to the UK. It is now owned by Jonathan Savage, in Pawtucket RI."
Source: Don L. Hinmon
Posted: Jan 15, 2009
Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information
| Chassis No. | FT3221 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | FT3222 |
| Registration No. | XV 3694 |
| Date of Delivery: | 30 Sep 1928 |
| Type of Body: | 4 SEAR |
| Coachbuilder: | Vanden Plas |
| Type of Car: | No info |
| First Owner: | BOURBON Madame de |
| More Info: | According to original Vanden Plas Coachbuilder records, this car was originally fitted with Body No. 1519 with a special 4-door Sports, Vanden Plas sketch 381; 8/1928. Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "D/7136. Vanden Plas body no. 1519. In America." |
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