Vintage Bentley
Production NOS.
Where To Look For
Chassis & Engine NOS.
Bentley Specials & Special Bentleys
Unidentified
Bentleys
1931 Bentley 4½ Litre 136 4-seater
Chassis No. MS3938
Engine No. MS3940
Registration No. GT 8771
2006
Posted: Jan 1, 0001
2005
Click on thumbnail for larger view
Source: Flickr, posted by user 'Chris Ibbotson' & Autosport
Posted: Dec 17, 2010
2001
Click on thumbnail for larger view
Source: Flickr, photos by user 'El Caganer'
Posted: Jan 29, 2009
2000
Click on thumbnail for larger view
Source: Aronline
Posted: Mar 6, 2009
Click on thumbnail for larger view
Source: Runabouts and Roadsters: Collecting and Restoring Antique, Classic and Special-Interest Sports Cars, Bob Stubenrauch, 1973
Posted: May 24, 2007
Click on thumbnail for larger view
Source: eBay
Posted: Nov 23, 2010
Click on thumbnail for larger view
Source: The Classic Car Paintings of Alan Fearnley
Posted: Jan 25, 2007
Click on thumbnail for larger view
Source: Richard B. Ford, Rick's Classic Cars
Posted: Jan 24, 2009
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. | MS3938 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | MS3940 |
| Registration No. | GT 8771 |
| Date of Delivery: | 31 Aug 1931 |
| Type of Body: | 4-seater |
| Coachbuilder: | MAYFAIR |
| Type of Car: | 136 |
| First Owner: | QUAYLE J R |
| More Info: | In 1973 car had a Vanden Plas body. Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "D/7249. Now reg. AW 2. RC Moss rebuild. Engine rebuilt using unnumbered crankcase, original crankcase extant but damaged." |
Mar 1, 2007