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1931 Bentley 4½ Litre Supercharged N D/H Coupe
Chassis No. MS3945
Engine No. MS3950
Registration No. GY 4300
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Source: eBay
Posted: Aug 1, 2018
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. | MS3945 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | MS3950 |
| Registration No. | GY 4300 |
| Date of Delivery: | 31 Jul 1931 |
| Type of Body: | D/H Coupe |
| Coachbuilder: | Vanden Plas |
| Type of Car: | N |
| First Owner: | CARLYLE L S |
| More Info: | According to original Vanden Plas Coachbuilder records, this car was originally fitted with Body No. 1768 with a supercharged; Drop-head Coupe close coupled; black / silver line; £185; 3/1932. Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "D/7256. Vanden Plas body no. 1768. Broken up 1952/53. Front and back axles built into other cars." |
Mar 1, 2007