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1926 Bentley 3 Litre SP 4-seater
Chassis No. RT1531
Engine No. RT1534
Registration No. YO 796
2006
In USA in 2006 / Owned by a BDC member
Posted: Jan 1, 0001
October 31, 1980
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"Dark blue was the color George Schuetz (VT) chose for the Vanden Plas body of his 1st place winner 1926 3-litre Bentley Speed Model, RT1531. Rich Morrison photo" — From the article 'The 29th Annual RROC Meet - Newport, Rl'
Source: The Flying Lady, November 1980
Posted: Jun 27, 2013
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Red Label 1926 Bentley
"Owned by Dr. Mike Jukes from St. Petersburg, Florida. The car is 100% original in every way..."
"Owned by Dr. Mike Jukes from St. Petersburg, Florida. The car is 100% original in every way..."
Source: PreWarCar & Ernst Jan Krudop
Posted: Apr 26, 2010
Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information
| Chassis No. | RT1531 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | RT1534 |
| Registration No. | YO 796 |
| Date of Delivery: | 31 Mar 1926 |
| Type of Body: | 4-seater |
| Coachbuilder: | Vanden Plas |
| Type of Car: | SP |
| First Owner: | DUCKWORTH KING R |
| More Info: | According to original Vanden Plas Coachbuilder records, this car was originally fitted with Body No. 1264 with a standard 4-seater Sports; scratched aluminium / blue; 4/1926. Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "Vanden Plas body no. 1264. In USA." |
Mar 1, 2007