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1928 Bentley 4½ Litre 2-seater
Chassis No. XL3124
Engine No. XL3124
Registration No. UU 5443
2006
In England in 2006 / Owned by a BDC member
Posted: Jan 1, 0001
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Source: A History of the World's Classic Cars, Richard Hough and Michael Frostick, 1963
Posted: May 16, 2007
The following information has been received from Ricardo Ochoa:
"This rare 4 1/2 litre car, VDP body aero. Yes, the first owner was J.W. Gladstone. It was later sent to Shepherd & Bell in my country, Argentina. According to the Britsh press of those times, it would be used by W.G. Ogden in Argentine races."
"This rare 4 1/2 litre car, VDP body aero. Yes, the first owner was J.W. Gladstone. It was later sent to Shepherd & Bell in my country, Argentina. According to the Britsh press of those times, it would be used by W.G. Ogden in Argentine races."
Source: Ricardo Ochoa
Posted: Sep 3, 2009
Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information
| Chassis No. | XL3124 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | XL3124 |
| Registration No. | UU 5443 |
| Date of Delivery: | 31 May 1928 |
| Type of Body: | 2-seater |
| Coachbuilder: | Vanden Plas |
| Type of Car: | No info |
| First Owner: | GLADSTONE Capt J W |
| More Info: | According to original Vanden Plas Coachbuilder records, this car was originally fitted with Body No. 1498 with a 2-seater body, Vanden Plas sketch 369; 5/1928. Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "A/735. "Le Mans Model". Vanden Plas body no. 1498. Now 4 seater by Moss, engine HF 3198 ex HF 3197." |
Mar 1, 2007