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1931 Bentley 4½ Litre N 4-seater
Chassis No. MS3933
Engine No. MS3934
Registration No. GX 8870
2006
In USA in 2006 / Owned by an RROC member

Posted: Jan 1, 0001

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2004

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1931 Bentley 4½ Litre N 4-seater
1931 Bentley 4½ Litre N 4-seater
1931 Bentley 4½ Litre N 4-seater
Photographs were taken during the 2004 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.

Source: The Rolls-Royce & Bentley Enthusiasts' Website & Ultimate Car Page
Posted: Jan 1, 0001

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1960

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1931 Bentley 4½ Litre N 4-seater
Late 1920s Blower Bentley in circa 1960s barn find.

Source: Unknown
Posted: Oct 10, 2008

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The first 25 production Supercharged 4½ Litre cars where Chassis Nos. SM3901-SM3925, all with "smooth-case" blowers. The next 25 were Chassis Nos. MS3926-MS3950 and had "rib-case" blowers.

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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Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information

Chassis No. MS3933
Engine No. MS3934
Registration No. GX 8870
Date of Delivery: 31 May 1931
Type of Body: 4-seater
Coachbuilder: Vanden Plas
Type of Car: N
First Owner: BARNATO WOOLF
More Info: According to original Vanden Plas Coachbuilder records, this car was originally fitted with Body No. 1726 with a supercharged; Similar to 1725; apple green / black mouldings; 5/1931. Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "D/7245. Vanden Plas body no. 1726."

Mar 1, 2007

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