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1931 Bentley 4½ Litre N 4-seater
Chassis No. MS3930
Engine No. MS3935
Registration No. YY 3692
April 30, 2010
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Source: Edward LaBounty
Posted: Aug 9, 2010
February 29, 2008
Posted: Jan 1, 0001
2006
Posted: Jan 1, 0001
2003
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Source: Ed Hyman
Posted: Dec 26, 2007
Production Blower Bentleys had handbrake handles made from rectangular stainless steel, whereas the five 4½ litre race cars for Tim Birkin had the "H" section handle, but were drilled for lightness.
Source: Robert McLellan
Posted: Feb 20, 2008
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Source: Philippe de Smet
Posted: Jul 26, 2007
Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information
| Chassis No. | MS3930 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | MS3935 |
| Registration No. | YY 3692 |
| Date of Delivery: | 31 Mar 1931 |
| Type of Body: | 4-seater |
| Coachbuilder: | Vanden Plas |
| Type of Car: | N |
| First Owner: | ESPLEN W |
| More Info: | Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "D/7242. Vanden Plas body no. 1724. Raced at Brooklands by first owner. Rebuilt as Le Mans replica on frame SM 3921 with engine SM 3921 ex ch. MS 3928. Original Vanden Plas body modified and fitted to ch. SB 2757." |
Mar 1, 2007