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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
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.
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
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



