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1930 Bentley 4½ Litre 111 4-seater
Chassis No. SM3910
Engine No. SM3913
Registration No. GH 2830
2003
In England in 2003 / Owned by a BDC member
Posted: Jan 1, 0001
The first 25 production Supercharged 4½ Litre cars where Chassis Nos. SM3901-SM3925, all with "smooth-case" blowers. The next 25 were Chassis Nos. MS3926-MS3950 and had "rib-case" blowers.
Production Blower Bentleys had handbrake handles made from rectangular stainless steel, whereas the five 4½ litre race cars for Tim Birkin had the "H" section handle, but were drilled for lightness.
Production Blower Bentleys had handbrake handles made from rectangular stainless steel, whereas the five 4½ litre race cars for Tim Birkin had the "H" section handle, but were drilled for lightness.
Source: Robert McLellan
Posted: Feb 20, 2008
Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information
| Chassis No. | SM3910 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | SM3913 |
| Registration No. | GH 2830 |
| Date of Delivery: | 30 Jun 1930 |
| Type of Body: | 4-seater |
| Coachbuilder: | Vanden Plas |
| Type of Car: | 111 |
| First Owner: | LEWIS J W |
| More Info: | According to original Vanden Plas Coachbuilder records, this car was originally fitted with Body No. 1681 with a supercharged; Sports 4-seater; black fabric; 7/1930. Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "D/7215. Vanden Plas body no. 1681. No supercharger fitted at present." |
Mar 1, 2007




