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1931 Bentley 4½ Litre Supercharged 131 Saloon (Weymann)
Chassis No. MS3931
Engine No. MS3931
Registration No. FS 1179
2006
Posted: Jan 1, 0001
2005
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"Original Blower Bentley. One of the 50 produced by the factory with good history. Road /race use in the last 8 years by Stanley Mann Racing Team and without doubt the fastest 4 Seater vintage car in the world."
Source: Stanley Mann Racing
Posted: Apr 14, 2005
2002
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Source: Ultimate Car Page, Le Mans (CZ) and Maisonblanche (UK)
Posted: Mar 4, 2009
2002
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Source: "Bentley" magazine, Issue 04, Winter 2002
Posted: Jan 30, 2008
1999
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Source: Dave Williams
Posted: Nov 21, 2018
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: Vintage Bentley Spares
Posted: Apr 28, 2011
Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information
| Chassis No. | MS3931 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | MS3931 |
| Registration No. | FS 1179 |
| Date of Delivery: | 30 Apr 1931 |
| Type of Body: | Saloon (Weymann) |
| Coachbuilder: | Gurney Nutting |
| Type of Car: | 131 |
| First Owner: | BRYSON JAMES F |
| More Info: | According to original Vanden Plas Coachbuilder records, this car was originally fitted with Body No. 1724 with a supercharged; (as 1722); scratched aluminium. Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "D/7243. Registered AGH 10 then UW 6441. Engine MR 3391 fitted 1936 (no S/C). Rebuilt 1993/95 - steering column and back axle MS 3931, engine SM 3905, D box, Le Mans replica body by H&H, new supercharger." |
Mar 1, 2007