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1928 Bentley 3 Litre SP 4-seater
Chassis No. HT1631
Engine No. HT1634
Registration No. OX 1607
2006
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Source: Flickr
Posted: Nov 20, 2007
2005
Source: Peter Wilson
Posted: Dec 10, 2007
1963
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Source: Brighton and Hove Motor Club
Posted: Oct 28, 2010
1962
Source: Chris Card
Posted: Jan 25, 2008
1935
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The original chassis number was HT1631 and it was renumbered with an attached plate by Don McKenzie as chassis DMK2, which is how it is currently listed in the Bentley Drivers Club Membership book.
(Still the original chassis but much modified by Don Mackenzie who personalised it with his own "initials" DMK2. The original chassis number is, I believe, still on the front cross member, but covered by a plate with DMK2 on it.)
It has been featured in the following issues of the "Bentley Drivers Club Review": June 1956, June 1958, October 1964, July 1968, May 1976, August 1990 and May 1994.
Brief synopsis of the car's history
3-Litre Speed Model bought by Forrest Lycett in 1934 and fitted car with a Corsica body with slab tank.
The car was laid up during WW2 and given to Don McKenzie in 1950. McKenzie rebuilt the car, making many modifications, including shortening the chassis to 9', outrigging the rear springs, and using it for competition, including an abortive attempt on 100 miles in the hour at Monza in April 1954 and also at Montlhery. The car had by this time been reregistered as KOY 300.
Other modifications included fitting hydraulic front brakes, moving the gearbox back in the frame and changes to the bodywork.
A 4.5L engine with triple carbs (now back to twin carbs) was fitted in about 1955.
The car was also owned and raced successfully by Jonty Williamson from about 1962 to 1972.
Source: Chris Card
Posted: Jan 25, 2008
1934
Source: Chris Card
Posted: Jan 25, 2008
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Text in ad says: Ex-Don McKenzie 3-litre Bentley, one of the half dozen most famous Bentleys in the world. We don't have to quote performance figures, lap times in the many races in which it has competed speak for themselves. £12,750
Source: "Thoroughbred & Classic Cars" magazine, August 1977
Posted: Jul 22, 2008
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Source: Flickr, posted by user 'McKenzie Guppy'
Posted: Apr 17, 2015
Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information
| Chassis No. | HT1631 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | HT1634 |
| Registration No. | OX 1607 |
| Date of Delivery: | 31 Aug 1927 |
| Type of Body: | 4-seater |
| Coachbuilder: | Vanden Plas |
| Type of Car: | SP |
| First Owner: | (PEACOCK K S) |
| More Info: | According to original Vanden Plas Coachbuilder records, this car was originally fitted with Body No. 1404 with a Sporting 4-seater Weymann fabric black; 8/1927. Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "Vanden Plas body no. 1404. Extensively rebuilt. D box 7058, Corsica 2 seater on 9' wheelbase, 3 carbs, 4� Litre engine. Eng HT 1634 later refitted. Hydraulic brakes, reg KOY 300. Now in Germany." |
Mar 1, 2007