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1928 Bentley 4½ Litre Coupe (W)
Chassis No. XL3117
Engine No. XL3117
Registration No. YV 5979
June 30, 2019
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Source: Jeremy Rippon
Posted: Aug 23, 2019
July 31, 2018
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Source: Owner, a BDC member (Name withheld on request)
Posted: Aug 24, 2018
February 28, 2015
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Year of manufacture - 1928
Mileage - 2 000 mi / 3 219 km
Car type - Other
Drive - RHD
Condition - Restored
Interior colour - Red
Interior type - Leather
Number of doors - 2
Number of seats - 4
Location - UK
Exterior colour - Black
Gearbox - Manual
Drivetrain - 2wd
Fuel type - Petrol
This matching numbers 4½ Litre has recently been the subject of a no expense spared restoration both mechanically and cosmetically by the marque specialist Graham Moss. An exceptional example in its striking livery is ideally suited for very comfortable touring and is absolutely ready to go!"
Source: Classic Driver
Posted: Mar 25, 2015
2015
Source: Owner, a BDC member (Name withheld on request)
Posted: Aug 24, 2018
August 31, 2013
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Source: Flickr, posted by user 'cole trickle'
Posted: Jun 9, 2014
August 9, 2013
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Source: Flickr, posted by user 'Roy Cousins'
Posted: Jul 23, 2015
July 31, 2013
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Source: Motor Sport In The UK
Posted: Aug 26, 2013
May 31, 2013
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Source: Russell Browne
Posted: Sep 26, 2013
May 5, 2010
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Source: Stanley Mann Racing
Posted: May 6, 2010
1952
The registration number is easily seen.
I remember it as a Doctor's Coupe, we lived at that time on the Wye Valley in Monmouthshire, UK. I understand it was at one time owned by Dorothy Paget, my father mentioned that."
Source: Ian Middleton (Former owner)
Posted: Oct 13, 2015
1952
Source: Ian Middleton (Former owner)
Posted: Oct 13, 2015
1946
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Source: David J Hampson
Posted: Jul 14, 2011
Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information
| Chassis No. | XL3117 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | XL3117 |
| Registration No. | YV 5979 |
| Date of Delivery: | 30 Apr 1928 |
| Type of Body: | Coupe (W) |
| Coachbuilder: | Gurney Nutting |
| Type of Car: | No info |
| First Owner: | McALPINE R |
| More Info: | Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "D/7023. Reputedly once owned by the Hon. Dorothy Paget." |
Mar 1, 2007