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1927 Bentley 3 Litre SP 4-seater
Chassis No. RE1396
Engine No. RE1400
Registration No. (Not available) / GJ 5686
October 31, 2014
Source: David Costermans (Owner)
Posted: Nov 11, 2014
September 30, 2014
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"I intend to sell my 3/4.5. This car has very semi-sport wings, and the windscreen has a slight inclination. I think it is very nice, I bought it in 2009 with the intention to make long distance rallies but my wife likes driving light cars (for a small lady) more than the heavy Bentley... it stays too often in the garage..."
Source: Guy Mahy (Owner)
Posted: Oct 10, 2014
February 28, 2009
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Source: Flickr, posted by user 'willemsknol'
Posted: Jun 25, 2011
February 18, 2009
Registration Number: GJ 5686; Chassis Number: RE 1396; Engine Number: NT 3150; Price: POA
Says Stanley Mann, "This vintage Bentley still carries its original VDP coachwork and is in very nice order... it went back to the factory in 1930 to be reconditioned for sale. In those days the factory would do a complete once over, put up the car for sale and give a new guarantee."
According to Stanley Mann the upgrading to 4½ litre took place sometime in the late 40s namely the fitting of a 4½ engine and 4½ litre steering, etc.
He says, "I remember selling her in 1983 to a really super nice chap who then sold her back to me in 1985. He then decided, like his good lady, he couldn’t live without her and bought her back (the Bentley not his wife ) and kept this Bentley until his demise... The engine has been rebuilt with rear axle, water pump, all less than 4000 miles ago... It is now for sale and in mint usable condition having always been looked after as a Bentley should be."
Posted: Feb 19, 2009
2009
Source: Guy Mahy (Owner)
Posted: Oct 10, 2014
April 30, 2008
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Source: Flickr, photo by Glen Bowman
Posted: Feb 3, 2009
2008
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Source: Picasa, posted by user 'Teesdale'
Posted: Jun 25, 2011
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Text in February 1983 advt reads: 1926 / 1929 3/4½ litre Bentley original speed model V.D.P. with 4½ litre engine. A very desirable machine.
Text in March 1983 advt reads: 1926 Bentley 3/4½ litre, beautiful and very quick.
Source: "Thoroughbred & Classic Cars" magazine, February & March 1983
Posted: Oct 13, 2008
Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information
| Chassis No. | RE1396 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | RE1400 |
| Registration No. | (Not available) / GJ 5686 |
| Date of Delivery: | 31 Aug 1926 |
| Type of Body: | 4-seater |
| Coachbuilder: | Vanden Plas |
| Type of Car: | SP |
| First Owner: | A.H.M. Shawarby |
| More Info: | According to original Vanden Plas Coachbuilder records, this car was originally fitted with Body No. 1304 with a standard 4-seater Sports; scratched aluminium / violet; 8/1926. Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "Vanden Plas body no. 1304. Registered GJ 5686. 4� Litre eng NT 3150 ex ch. NT 3150." |
Mar 1, 2007