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1928 Bentley 4½ Litre 4-seater
Chassis No. HF3193
Engine No. HF3196
Registration No. (Not available) / THL 223
2011
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Source: Auto Classic
Posted: Aug 22, 2013
2010
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Source: Sports Car Digest
Posted: Feb 2, 2011
2007
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Source: Webshots, photos posted by user 'wlbirney'
Posted: Mar 4, 2009
1984
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"I have the original invoices of the car from Bentley, bill of lading of the car up to Buenos Aires, insurance of the car for the freight, bills of Bentley when the car was rebuilt in 1931 giving the specifications of engine and body, etc.
The car lies in my collection of mostly Argentine race cars, and today remains in Italy after participating in the Mille Miglia (1986 (car # 86), 2003 (car # 40), 2006 (car # 32) and in 2007 (car # 31)). I plan to be at Goodwood (Great Britain) with HF3193 by the end of August and enjoy a small rally in England with some friends.
Afterwards I will take part in Mille Miglia 2008 and come back to Argentina. I am a member for more than 25 years of the Classic Car Club of Argentina (founded 1965), and also the Sport Car Club of Argentina (founded 1948)."
"Since new and still original today, the car has had three modifications done in 1930 by first owner, Forrest Greene… The car remains with his original chassis and engine. Also radiator, gearbox, dashboard, etc."
Source: Daniel van Lierde (Owner)
Posted: Jul 31, 2007
1976
Source: Daniel van Lierde
Posted: Jul 30, 2007
1969
Source: Daniel van Lierde
Posted: Jul 30, 2007
1954
Source: Daniel van Lierde
Posted: Jul 30, 2007
1928
Car was special ordered with:
* High compression engine
* Special gearbox
* 6 1/2 hood
* LeMans suspension with Telecontrol
* LeMans driver seat
* Special dashboard
Eric Forrest Greene carried out three modifications in 1930: He changed (1) the position of the spare wheels from tail to the front fenders, giving space to (2) a larger tank (LeMans style), and (3) changed the material of the body from aluminium to vinyl. As you may notice, he liked to race.
Source: Daniel van Lierde
Posted: Jul 30, 2007
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Source: Motori Mania
Posted: Mar 4, 2009
Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information
| Chassis No. | HF3193 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | HF3196 |
| Registration No. | (Not available) / THL 223 |
| Date of Delivery: | 31 Mar 1928 |
| Type of Body: | 4-seater |
| Coachbuilder: | Harrison |
| Type of Car: | No info |
| First Owner: | Original records show Mendes Gonalves (Gonsalves?) as first owner. However, we have received information from Daniel van Lierde (owner in 2007) that Eric Forrest Greene was the first owner, though Mendes Gonalves (Gonsalves?) may have received the delivery. Note that the car was exported to Argentina. — This info added on July 27, 2007 |
| More Info: | No info |