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1931 Bentley 4½ Litre Supercharged 143 4-seater
Chassis No. MS3942
Engine No. MS3946
Registration No. GT 8774
July 31, 2019
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Source: Bonhams
Posted: Oct 4, 2019
1948
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Source: Article Return to Glory, The Autocar - February 27, 1948 Posted: Apr 29, 2008
Posted: Jan 1, 0001
1934
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Source: Motor Sport magazine, 1934
Posted: Feb 26, 2018
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Source: Advertisement for Gurney-Nutting Automobiles Limited in 1986
Posted: Oct 5, 2007
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Text in advt reads: 1931 Blower Bentley Ch. No. MS 3942
Source: "Thoroughbred & Classic Cars" magazine, December 1982
Posted: Oct 14, 2008
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Source: Hans Hugenholtz
Posted: Nov 15, 2012
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: Motor Sport magazine, January 1989
Posted: Sep 5, 2018
Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information
| Chassis No. | MS3942 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | MS3946 |
| Registration No. | GT 8774 |
| Date of Delivery: | 30 Jun 1931 |
| Type of Body: | 4-seater |
| Coachbuilder: | Vanden Plas |
| Type of Car: | 143 |
| First Owner: | BAKER D L |
| More Info: | According to original Vanden Plas Coachbuilder records, this car was originally fitted with Body No. 1735 with a supercharged; (as 1734); 6/1931. Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "D/7253. Vanden Plas body no. 1735. Rebuilt by S J Lawrence 1946, body and chassis cut to 9'9�". Now Le Mans Replica. Original body on ch. HF 3189." |
Mar 1, 2007