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1931 Bentley 4½ Litre Supercharged N D/H Coupe
Chassis No. MS3949
Engine No. MS3949
Registration No. DS 240
1950
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"I would like to contact the current owners of blower 4½ BGH 55 which started off as DS 240 and SR 7702 (4½ litre), both of which were owned by my father, Harold Wall who was referred to as "Mr W Wall". "W" was his first initial, but he was always known by his second name, Harold.
Source: John Wall (Son of former owner)
Posted: Dec 12, 2019
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. | MS3949 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | MS3949 |
| Registration No. | DS 240 |
| Date of Delivery: | 31 Aug 1931 |
| Type of Body: | D/H Coupe |
| Coachbuilder: | Vanden Plas |
| Type of Car: | N |
| First Owner: | VANDER HEIDE J H |
| More Info: | According to original Vanden Plas Coachbuilder records, this car was originally fitted with Body No. 1772 with a supercharged; drop-head coupe close coupled; ivory / black; 4/1932. Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "D/7260. Vanden Plas body no. 1772. Previously reg BGH 55, 2 seater by Competition cars Nayland. Now Townshend Le Mans Replica." |
Mar 1, 2007