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1928 Bentley 4½ Litre Saloon
Chassis No. RN3050
Engine No. RN3047
Registration No. UC 2801
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When the Maharaja of Bhavnagar (India) had his 6½ litre Chassis no. FA2513 rebodied by Barkers in 1938, the original Barker boattail was bought by Coopers who modified it suitably and fitted it to the 4½ litre Chassis No. RN3050 above (with Reg. no. UC 2801).
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Posted: Aug 7, 2008
Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information
| Chassis No. | RN3050 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | RN3047 |
| Registration No. | UC 2801 |
| Date of Delivery: | 31 Jan 1928 |
| Type of Body: | Saloon |
| Coachbuilder: | Harrison |
| Type of Car: | No info |
| First Owner: | NERES L P |
| More Info: | Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "Fitted Barker 2 seater ex ch. FA 2513 by Cooper 1938 - removed and fitted to LB 2348. Rebuilt as Le Mans replica Vanden Plas 4 seater by H&H." |
Mar 1, 2007