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1927 Bentley 3 Litre SP Saloon (Weymann)
Chassis No. RE1385
Engine No. LT1579
Registration No. YP 8854 / BGK 8
2013
Bentley 3 litre Speed Model; 1926; 4 cyl.; ch.no. RE1385. In 1934 bought by H.M. Bentley, the brother of W.O Bentley, and modified for racing purposes as two seater sports tourer. Still with this original H.M. Body.
Participating Team: Andre and Gabriela Ehrbar, Switzerland
Source: LouisChevrolet.com
Posted: Jul 15, 2013
2013
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Posted: Aug 22, 2013
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Source: LouisChevrolet.com
Posted: Jul 15, 2013
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Source: Unknown
Posted: Jul 18, 2009
Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information
| Chassis No. | RE1385 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | LT1579 |
| Registration No. | YP 8854 / BGK 8 |
| Date of Delivery: | 31 Jul 1926 |
| Type of Body: | Saloon (Weymann) |
| Coachbuilder: | Freestone & Webb |
| Type of Car: | SP |
| First Owner: | WELLESLEY W |
| More Info: | Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "Rebuilt by H M Bentley 1936 - 2 seater with slabtank and twin rear spares - re-reg BGK 8, eng TN 1570 ex ch. TN 1573. Eng LT 1579 was in ch. PB 3528. In USA." |
Mar 1, 2007