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1931 Bentley 4½ Litre 120 4-seater
Chassis No. SM3924
Engine No. MS3927
Registration No. GO 2641
Mille Miglia, May 2015
Read article 'British Speed in Italy: Bentley marks anniversary with Mille Miglia Run'.
Read article 'British Speed in Italy: Bentley marks anniversary with Mille Miglia Run'.
Source: Bentley Motors
Posted: Jul 17, 2015
2006
In England in 2006 / 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. | SM3924 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | MS3927 |
| Registration No. | GO 2641 |
| Date of Delivery: | 31 Dec 1930 |
| Type of Body: | 4-seater |
| Coachbuilder: | Vanden Plas |
| Type of Car: | 120 |
| First Owner: | HEYWOOD G C |
| More Info: | According to original Vanden Plas Coachbuilder records, this car was originally fitted with Body No. 1709 with a supercharged; 2-door, 4-seater as Olympia Show; apple green / black; £350; 1/1931. Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "D/7230. Vanden Plas body no. 1709 Original body removed and car rebuilt as Birkin replica on 9'9�" wheelbase, body by H&H, ca 1986. New s/c - 120 on ch. MS 3934." |
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