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1928 Bentley 3 Litre ST Saloon
Chassis No. HT1649
Engine No. DN1726
Registration No. WW 6726
May 31, 2018
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Recently arrived, this appealing vintage Bentley has enjoyed numerous rallies and tours. Prepared over 20 years ago by her enthusiastic custodian, the original engine has been uprated to 4398 cc and for extra cooling benefits from the distinctive broad shouldered 4½ litre radiator which gives the whole car a purposeful stance.
More details and photographs to follow.
Source: NDR Limited
Posted: Jun 30, 2018
September 30, 2015
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Source: H&H
Posted: Mar 14, 2016
August 31, 2015
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H&H Classics | 14-Oct-2015 | Imperial War Museum Duxford
Category : Classic Cars
Year : 1928
Engine Size : 4500cc
Colour : Black
Interior : Dark Green
Registration No. : WW 6726
Chassis No. : # HT1649
Engine No. : # DN1726
£ 350,000 - 400,000 Estimate
- Late 3 Litre upgraded to 3/4.5 Litre specification and raced by Ed Hubbard prior to entering the current ownership in 1999
- Neil Davies Racing supplied Vanden Plas-style 'Le Mans' Tourer body
- 'Matching' chassis and engine numbers but recent replacement 'Blower' type block
- Thoroughly sorted, 'on the button' car which has participated in numerous rallies and tours around the world.
- Post 1999 restoration included refurbishment of the chassis, suspension, engine, gearbox, rear axle and wiring etc
- Old FIVA Identity Card states: 'The chassis, gearbox and suspension are as original. The wheels have been reduced one inch in diameter to 20 inches and the brakes have been converted to hydraulic operation. The engine retains its original numbered crankcase but has been enlarged to 4398cc. Coil ignition replaces the original magnetos and electric pumps replace the autovac. The radiator is from a 4.5 Litre Bentley of the same period'
- Overdrive fitted but standard propshaft retained.
Source: AutoCherish
Posted: Sep 24, 2015
2009
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Source: Picasa, posted by user 'KLV & ADS'
Posted: Oct 4, 2011
2007
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Source: Isle of Man Today
Posted: Feb 13, 2009
Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information
| Chassis No. | HT1649 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | DN1726 |
| Registration No. | WW 6726 |
| Date of Delivery: | 31 May 1928 |
| Type of Body: | Saloon |
| Coachbuilder: | Vanden Plas |
| Type of Car: | ST |
| First Owner: | HENDERSON J |
| More Info: | According to original Vanden Plas Coachbuilder records, this car was originally fitted with Body No. 1345 with a Saloon; polished aluminium, blue / black; 4/1928. Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "B/1649. Vanden Plas body no. 1345. Was Cooper saloon (1938) now 4 seater." |
Mar 1, 2007