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1930 Bentley 4½ Litre Saloon
Chassis No. KL3600
Engine No. KL3597
Registration No. KW 8726
2006
In England in 2006 / Owned by a BDC member
Posted: Jan 1, 0001
"Hello, You have a reference to GX 140 that I found while Googling to see if GX 140 had been seen at any shows in the California area. I was moved to check after seeing a photograph, which I have attached, of Jay Leno driving a two-seat Bentley bearing that registration plate."
Source: Andrew Battles
Posted: Nov 28, 2018
This photograph is from a DCM Ltd. advertisement in "Thoroughbred & Classic Cars" magazine, December 1982.
Text in advt reads: 4½ / 6½ Bentley. Reg. No. GX 140. Well known club competition car.
Text in advt reads: 4½ / 6½ Bentley. Reg. No. GX 140. Well known club competition car.
Source: "Thoroughbred & Classic Cars" magazine, December 1982
Posted: Oct 14, 2008
Racing special 4½ / 6½-litre. 6½-litre engine KF2382 modified to 8-litre specification and fitted with 3 carburettors. D-type gearbox. Fitted with single seater racing type bodywork. Axles and registration number, ex 4-litre VA4087.
In Jay Leno's collection in the USA.
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In Jay Leno's collection in the USA.
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Source: Olle Ljungström
Posted: Dec 9, 2008
Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information
| Chassis No. | KL3600 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | KL3597 |
| Registration No. | KW 8726 |
| Date of Delivery: | 30 Nov 1929 |
| Type of Body: | Saloon |
| Coachbuilder: | Gurney Nutting |
| Type of Car: | No info |
| First Owner: | SCOTT J |
| More Info: | Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "Eng and other parts in ch. 43 - 43 reg KW 8726. This ch. now reg GX 140 with 6½ Litre eng KF2382 ex KF2830, 4 Litre axles and outrigged springs." |
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