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1926 Bentley 3 Litre SP 4-seater
Chassis No. PH1461
Engine No. PH1468
Registration No. KM 2321
July 31, 2019
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Source: Frank Gabrielli (Owner)
Posted: Aug 30, 2019
March 31, 2010
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Source: Flickr, photo posted by user 'Pohutukawa'
Posted: Jun 26, 2010
August 12, 2009
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Source: Flickr, posted by user 'Beetlebomb Pohutukawa'
Posted: Mar 31, 2015
July 31, 2009
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"KM2321 was scheduled to race at LeMans but at the last minute Capt. Gallop (first owner in 1926) decided to race with a shorter wheelbase car. It didn't complete the race, however, KM2321 has gone on to do more than 500,000 miles. It has NEVER been cosmetically restored, just lovingly taken care of by every owner it has ever had. The 100 year old horse hair that pokes through the original leather is just one of many things that makes this car unique. But as important as its history of ownership, its originality is its driving ability. Taken on many tours over the years she is the sweetest sounding joyous car I have ever driven. It puts a smile on my face everytime I go through the gears and hear the exhaust note travel down the pipe... unbelievable!"
"She just got off the lawn at Pebble Beach... and I know she had a wonderful time out there. I look forward to our next outing and can't wait to start her up again and again and again."
Source: Frank Gabrielli (Owner)
Posted: Aug 31, 2009
2009
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Source: Flickr, posted by users 'blindranger' & 'pohutakawa'
Posted: Jul 29, 2014
2006
Posted: Jan 1, 0001
1990
Source: Frank Gabrielli (Owner)
Posted: Aug 28, 2019
1985
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Source: Driving & Life, posted by user 'Rex'
Posted: Jun 9, 2014
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"I stumbled across your web site and found my great uncle's Jack Cato's Bentley. I understand he owned the car around 1937 and have attached a photo taken on Margate sea front. He (Jack Cato) is in the driving seat with my grandfather (Ronald Cato) beside him. It also appeared on the front cover of Autocar, June 1967"
Source: Robert Cato (great nephew of former owner)
Posted: Nov 27, 2014
Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information
| Chassis No. | PH1461 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | PH1468 |
| Registration No. | KM 2321 |
| Date of Delivery: | 28 Feb 1926 |
| Type of Body: | 4-seater |
| Coachbuilder: | Vanden Plas |
| Type of Car: | SP |
| First Owner: | GALLOP Capt C |
| More Info: | According to original Vanden Plas Coachbuilder records, this car was originally fitted with Body No. 1255 with a standard 4-seater Sports; scratched aluminium / green / black; 2/1926. Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "Vanden Plas body no. 1255. Rebuilt on new frame 5/29 - frame now 1149." |
Mar 1, 2007