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1931 Bentley 4½ Litre Supercharged 122 4-seater
Chassis No. SM3919
Engine No. SM3923
Registration No. GX 8727
June 30, 2012
Source: Dhondt Bert (Owner)
Posted: Aug 1, 2012
2009
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Source: Fotos De Carros
Posted: Oct 13, 2010
2007
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Source: RROC
Posted: May 24, 2013
2004
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Source: Flickr, posted by user 'die26h'
Posted: May 2, 2012
October 31, 1953
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From article Motoring Variety in Australia (Motor Sport, Nov 1953) by G. Sangford Morgan of Adelaide, then owner of SM3919
Source: Motor Sport magazine, November 1953
Posted: Feb 7, 2018
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Source: Madle
Posted: Jan 19, 2009
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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. | SM3919 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | SM3923 |
| Registration No. | GX 8727 |
| Date of Delivery: | 28 Feb 1931 |
| Type of Body: | 4-seater |
| Coachbuilder: | Gurney Nutting |
| Type of Car: | 122 |
| First Owner: | LEINSTER Duke of |
| More Info: | Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "D/7225. Engine MS 3937 ex ch. MS 3934. Rebuilt by Moss, fitted Vanden Plas replica tourer, See also note on ch. SM 3916. S/C now no. 123." |
Mar 1, 2007