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1931 Bentley 8 Litre 13 Cabriolet De Ville Thrupp & Maberly
Chassis No. YF5003
Engine No. YF5003
Registration No. GN 1869
1937
This car was owned by Iain Hilleary from 1937 to 1938. Ruaraidh Hilleary, his son, wrote to VintageBentleys.org on Jan 4, 2010: "My Father Iain Hilleary had this car before the war and we went from Frankfurt to Heidleburg on the new Autobahn, 50 miles in 1/2 hour. Then over the Grossglockner pass. Sadly sold in favour of a Packard. Big disappointment... The car was bought by the Ambassador to Chile and was broken up as you say... Could we find the old chassis I wonder???? Weight was 2 tons 15 cwt... on a silver plaque on the dashboard."
Source: Ruaraidh Hilleary (son of 1937-1938 owner of this car)
Posted: Jan 11, 2010
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Source: Alan Giles
Posted: Nov 16, 2016
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Jul 2, 2010 - Chichester, Goodwood Automobilia
An original Bentley Motors Limited photograph of a Bentley 8-Litre Fixed Head Cabriolet de Ville by Thrupp & Maberly Ltd, sepia tone, depicting the car, complete with chauffeur, originally supplied to a Captain F A Pearson, the reverse bearing photographer's and BML stamps with details of body particulars.
(Sold for £23 inc. premium - date??)
An original Bentley Motors Limited photograph of a Bentley 8-Litre Fixed Head Cabriolet de Ville by Thrupp & Maberly Ltd, sepia tone, depicting the car, complete with chauffeur, originally supplied to a Captain F A Pearson, the reverse bearing photographer's and BML stamps with details of body particulars.
(Sold for £23 inc. premium - date??)
Source: Bonhams
Posted: Sep 15, 2008
Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information
| Chassis No. | YF5003 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | YF5003 |
| Registration No. | GN 1869 |
| Date of Delivery: | 31 Jan 1931 |
| Type of Body: | Cabriolet De Ville Thrupp & Maberly |
| Coachbuilder: | No info |
| Type of Car: | 13 |
| First Owner: | PEARSON Capt F F A |
| More Info: | Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "F/8007. T&M body no. 5330. Taken to Santiago - broken up. Engine fitted to yacht, chassis and body sold to an undertaker." |
Mar 1, 2007