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1931 Bentley 4½ Litre Supercharged N 4-seater
Chassis No. MS3937
Engine No. MS3942
Registration No. GP 42
September 6, 2013
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Source: Flickr, posted by user 'Ray Douglas'
Posted: Jan 18, 2018
August 31, 2013
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Source: Flickr, posted by user 'cole trickle'
Posted: Jun 9, 2014
2006
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Source: Barchetta, posted by user 'Peter Singhof'
Posted: May 17, 2013
2006
Posted: Jan 1, 0001
1963
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Source: Motor Sport magazine, 1963
Posted: Mar 15, 2018
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Source: Ed Hyman
Posted: Nov 23, 2007
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Text in article reads: This 4½-liter Bentley is owned by Phil Hill and was originally restored by Amherst Villiers, who designed the blower set up for the Bentleys, at the request of Sir Henry Birkin. During restoration, some changes were made to this car, because of missing or unusable parts, such as the fenders. You will note that the front fender cross section is a constant uninterrupted curve on the full-size car, while the fender on the model has a raised portion running the length of the fender.
Source: Car Classics magazine, November 1978
Posted: Oct 21, 2008
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Source: "Classic Car" magazine, March 1974
Posted: Jul 21, 2008
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. | MS3937 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | MS3942 |
| Registration No. | GP 42 |
| Date of Delivery: | 30 Jun 1931 |
| Type of Body: | 4-seater |
| Coachbuilder: | Vanden Plas |
| Type of Car: | N |
| First Owner: | LANGLANDS C J L |
| More Info: | According to original Vanden Plas Coachbuilder records, this car was originally fitted with Body No. 1717 with a supercharged; 4-seater Sports long bonnet; /1931. Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "D/7248. Vanden Plas body no. 1717. Previously owned by Amherst Villiers." |
Mar 1, 2007