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1931 Bentley 4½ Litre Supercharged 118 4-seater
Chassis No. SM3923
Engine No. SM3925
Registration No. KR 7989
2006
Posted: Jan 1, 0001
1968
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Source: Tom Irving
Posted: Jul 10, 2016
February 28, 1959
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Source: Jonathan Tucker
Posted: May 31, 2016
1949
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About photograph on right:
"What, no BDC badge? But Gurney Smeed (left), the Bentley's owner, is an active member. Bill Short (right) who mothers KR 7989, has some of the finest vintage Bentleys in captivity including the ex-Marker Bentley-Jackson, which he hopes to convert to a road car."
Source: Article Talking of Sports Cars: Blower Bentley, The Autocar - August 5, 1949 Posted: Apr 29, 2008
Posted: Jan 1, 0001
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. | SM3923 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | SM3925 |
| Registration No. | KR 7989 |
| Date of Delivery: | 30 Nov 1930 |
| Type of Body: | 4-seater |
| Coachbuilder: | Vanden Plas |
| Type of Car: | 118 |
| First Owner: | BEST DALISON T M |
| More Info: | According to original Vanden Plas Coachbuilder records, this car was originally fitted with Body No. 1687 with a supercharged; Sports 4-seater; black fabric 12/1930. Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "D/7229. Vanden Plas body no. 1687. At one time fitted front axle ST 3001 by Bowler, now back on ch ST 3001 (Wilton)." |
Mar 1, 2007