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1928 Bentley 4½ Litre Le Mans Sports
Chassis No. KM3077
Engine No. KM3096
Registration No. YV 7263
1931
Richard Marker bought 'Old Mother Gun' in 1932 and fitted a 2-seat body for track racing, probably the one fitted to YV 7263 for the 1931 500 Miles Race.
Source: Motor Sport magazine, 1957
Posted: Oct 21, 2008
Jun. 6-7, 1929 the Hon. Mrs. Victor Bruce ran 24 hours at Montlhery in a 4½ Litre Bentley. She covered 2164 miles at an average speed of 89.57 M.P.H. to set a record. These are photographs taken during the run. For additional information see her book Nine Lives Plus: Record-Breaking on Land, Sea, and in the Air.
Source: Nine Lives Plus: Record-Breaking on Land, Sea, and in the Air
Posted: Jan 25, 2007
Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information
| Chassis No. | KM3077 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | KM3096 |
| Registration No. | YV 7263 |
| Date of Delivery: | 30 Apr 1928 |
| Type of Body: | Le Mans Sports |
| Coachbuilder: | Vanden Plas |
| Type of Car: | No info |
| First Owner: | BIRKIN H R S |
| More Info: | Team car driven by Birkin. Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "Vanden Plas body no. 1477?? "Le Mans Model. 6 Cylinder type front axle", In America. 2 seater for 1931 500 Miles race - original body refitted. Eng now HF 3192 ex HF 3187." |
Mar 1, 2007

















