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1926 Bentley 3 Litre SP 4-seater
Chassis No. PH1455
Engine No. PH1452
Registration No. YN 8369
August 22, 2017
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Source: Flickr, posted by user 'jacquemart'
Posted: Aug 24, 2017
October 31, 2012
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Source: Steve Hurrell
Posted: Nov 15, 2012
February 29, 2012
Source: Tim Hood (Son of former owner)
Posted: Mar 31, 2012
September 30, 2008
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This speed 3 Litre car left the Cricklewood factory in May 1926 as a Speed Model Vanden Plas Tourer Body.
In 1936 the car was acquired by the Hood family in the West Midlands. In that year the car suffered from a broken conrod which opened up the opportunity fo fit a 4� litre engine which was secured from a Gurney Nutting Saloon registration YV5471. The car remained in the Hood family for almost 60 years, Mr Norman Hood, the son of the original purchaser, commenced a rebuild in 1962 to the style it is today.
Built in the true Bentley ethos of competition and endurance, this car has an outstanding record, finishing 1st overall Liege Rome Rally 2001, 2004 and 2005 1st Emerald Classic. First in BRC Cornbury Sprint 2006 and 1st in Class 2007 Rally des Alps.
Ready to compete, this is a truly fast and competitive vintage car for race or rally. The car is also featured in the book "The Prides of Bentley" by John Adams and Ray Roberts.
Source: Neil Davies Historic Racing
Posted: Oct 21, 2008
2006
Posted: Jan 1, 0001
2005
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Source: Classic Rally Association
Posted: Aug 12, 2014
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Source: Flickr, posted by user 'Jimmy Tyler'
Posted: Jan 2, 2013
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Source: Motoring Picture Library
Posted: Feb 2, 2011
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Source: Vivian Bush
Posted: Oct 24, 2007
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Source: eBay
Posted: Aug 12, 2014
Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information
| Chassis No. | PH1455 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | PH1452 |
| Registration No. | YN 8369 |
| Date of Delivery: | 31 Mar 1926 |
| Type of Body: | 4-seater |
| Coachbuilder: | Vanden Plas |
| Type of Car: | SP |
| First Owner: | MATHEWS Mrs |
| More Info: | According to original Vanden Plas Coachbuilder records, this car was originally fitted with Body No. 1257 with a standard 4-seater Sports; scratched aluminium / green / black; 3/1926. Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "Vanden Plas body no. 1257. Engine now MF 3167 ex ch. MF 3160 - PH 1452 in ch. 1048." |
Mar 1, 2007