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1931 Bentley 8 Litre 13 SEDANCA Coupe De Ville
Chassis No. YF5004
Engine No. YF5004
Registration No. GK 8447
May 3, 2016
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"Spotted on roundabout of the junction of A170 and A61 in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, the home of James Herriot, the vet."
Source: Graham Denison
Posted: May 31, 2016
June 14, 2014
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Source: Flickr, posted by user 'Eric Miles'
Posted: Sep 5, 2014
January 31, 2007
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Source: Stanley Mann Racing
Posted: Feb 7, 2007
August 31, 2006
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These photographs were taken at the owner's garage in Derby, England, September 2006.
Source: Olle Ljungström
Posted: Oct 18, 2008
2006
Posted: Jan 1, 0001
The Property of The Lord Cranworth
1931 Bentley 8-Litre Replica Sports Tourer
Coachwork By Elmdown Vintage Automobiles, Ramsbury
Reg. No. GK 8447; Chassis No. YF 5004; Engine No. YF 5004
Engine, six-cylinder, overhead-camshaft, monobloc, bore 110mm., stroke 140mm., capacity 7,982 c.c.: magneto and coil ignition: four-speed gearbox, right-hand change: spiral bevel final drive: footbrake on four wheels, handbrake on rear wheels: suspension semi-elliptic front and rear: wheelbase 12ft. 0in.: tyre size 7.00 x 21.: price new in England approx. £3,000
One of a hundred 8-litre Bentleys made in 1930 and 1931, this example has been rebodied in replica Vanden Plas sports tourer style by Elmdown Vintage Automobiles (H.J.K. Townshend). This work was undertaken in 1971-2 at a cost of approximately £5,700: bills are available. The mileage since completion is 2,500. The coachwork is of three door fabric type with cellulosed bonnet and wings, and equipment includes hood, fold-flat screen, tonneau cover, top-opening rear trunk, and dual, side-mounted spare wheels. The handbrake lever is externally mounted. Mechanical modifications are limited to an electric fan, though flashing direction indicators and hazard warning lights have been incorporated. Condition is described as outstanding in all respects.
Source: From a sales catalog dated July 10, 1975
Posted: Jul 16, 2007
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Text in advt reads: BENTLEY 8 Litre. The subject of a painstaking restoration by Tony Townshend, for which a detailed history is available. Extremely imposing dual-cowl tourer in burgundy fabric.
Source: "Thoroughbred & Classic Cars" magazine, July 1981
Posted: Aug 22, 2008
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Text in advt reads: Bentley 8 Litre. Dual cowl fabric tourer in Burgundy, built by Tony Townshend on a restored and original chassis some five years ago. Beige interior, red carpets, and an impressive dashboard combine to give this car the looks to match its legendary performance.
Source: "Thoroughbred & Classic Cars" magazine, August 1981
Posted: Aug 22, 2008
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Source: Information received from 1967-1975 owner (Name withheld on request)
Posted: Nov 27, 2012
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I was recently very kindly given a disc of old car show photos from the mid to late 70's which were found on glass slides in a skip and then scanned to disc, I thought i'd uploaded them to here, there are over 1100 images so it could take me a while!"
Source: Flickr, posted by user 'Trigger's Retro Road Tests!'
Posted: Feb 27, 2020
Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information
| Chassis No. | YF5004 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | YF5004 |
| Registration No. | GK 8447 |
| Date of Delivery: | 31 Jan 1931 |
| Type of Body: | SEDANCA Coupe De Ville |
| Coachbuilder: | Gurney Nutting |
| Type of Car: | 13 |
| First Owner: | PEEK G G H |
| More Info: | Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "F/8003. 1930 Olympia show car. Burnt out - rebuilt as Townshend tourer on 12' WB." |
Mar 1, 2007