Vintage Bentley
Production NOS.
Where To Look For
Chassis & Engine NOS.
Bentley Specials & Special Bentleys
Unidentified
Bentleys
1931 Bentley 8 Litre 12 4-seater
Chassis No. YF5023
Engine No. YF5023
Registration No. GP 31
Click on thumbnail for larger view
Source: Pinterest, posted by user 'Bentley'
Posted: Dec 14, 2017
Click on thumbnail for larger view
Source: Flickr, posted by user 'RedRose'
Posted: Mar 13, 2009
Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information
| Chassis No. | YF5023 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | YF5023 |
| Registration No. | GP 31 |
| Date of Delivery: | 30 Jun 1931 |
| Type of Body: | 4-seater |
| Coachbuilder: | Vanden Plas |
| Type of Car: | 12 |
| First Owner: | Jack Barclay |
| More Info: | According to original Vanden Plas Coachbuilder records, this car was originally fitted with Body No. 1732 with a (as 1731); black / silver line; 7/1931. Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "F/8024. Vanden Plas body no. 1732. Demonstrator. Gurney Nutting sedanca coupe fitted 1932/35 - original body probably fitted to YR5097. Wilson pre-selected box then F box again. Gearbox and engine in 4 Litre special EYT 970. In pieces (1997)." Also: "(This car was) originally a demonstrator for Jack Barclay's. Subsequently purchased by racing driver Whitney Straight... As far as is known, the Gurney Nutting body of GP 31 disintegrated and the chassis was dismantled." |
Mar 1, 2007