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1926 Bentley 3 Litre LT 4-seater
Chassis No. HP393
Engine No. HP389
Registration No. MO 8100
November 30, 2015
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Source: Bonhams
Posted: Mar 16, 2016
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This car was purchased by Steve Fathers in 1993.
"This is a very original car, all matching numbers with its original VDP body. The body number is 1219. The engine number is still HP389 as fitted originally."
"This is a very original car, all matching numbers with its original VDP body. The body number is 1219. The engine number is still HP389 as fitted originally."
Source: Steve Fathers (Owner)
Posted: Feb 2, 2009
Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information
| Chassis No. | HP393 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | HP389 |
| Registration No. | MO 8100 |
| Date of Delivery: | 31 Jan 1926 |
| Type of Body: | 4-seater |
| Coachbuilder: | Vanden Plas |
| Type of Car: | LT |
| First Owner: | LYNCH P J |
| More Info: | According to original Vanden Plas Coachbuilder records, this car was originally fitted with Body No. 1219 with a Short standard 4-seater; grey / black; 4/1926. Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "Vanden Plas body now. 1219. A box new. Eng 916* ex ch. 904." *It should be noted that some sources incorrectly state that the car now has engine number '916', whereas it has always had the original unit, 'HP389'. The only notified deviation from factory specification is the provision of flashing indicators in the sidelights." - Bonhams, Dec 2015 |
Mar 1, 2007