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1931 Bentley 8 Litre L DHC
Chassis No. VA4079
Engine No. VA4081
Registration No. GX 9
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Posted: Aug 19, 2008
2006
In Spain in 2006 / Owned by a BDC member
Posted: Jan 1, 0001
Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information
| Chassis No. | VA4079 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | VA4081 |
| Registration No. | GX 9 |
| Date of Delivery: | 29 Feb 1932 |
| Type of Body: | DHC |
| Coachbuilder: | Vanden Plas |
| Type of Car: | L |
| First Owner: | BROWNSTONE N |
| More Info: | According to original Vanden Plas Coachbuilder records, this car was originally fitted with Body No. 1759 with a long drop-head coupe; black / red line; 3/1932. Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "F/8126. Vanden Plas body no. 1759. Rebuilt as replica of "Old No.1" in 1932 form with new 8 Litre engine. Vanden Plas body no. 1759 fitted to ch. VF 4008." |
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