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1931 Bentley 8 Litre 13 Saloon
Chassis No. YM5026
Engine No. YM5026
Registration No. GO 7782
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Source: Coachbuild
Posted: Dec 27, 2017
"Not much information to report, other than this Bentley once belonged to a Bernard A Foster (my partners grandfather) who also once owned a 6½ litre Bentley he converted to a Perkins diesel engine in 1948/49. I have the owners manual for YM5026, as well as a feature article (Over to Oil) from 'The Motor' Magazine dated January 21st 1948 on the diesel conversion."
Source: Kevin Sayles
Posted: Mar 30, 2015
Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information
| Chassis No. | YM5026 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | YM5026 |
| Registration No. | GO 7782 |
| Date of Delivery: | 30 Apr 1931 |
| Type of Body: | Saloon |
| Coachbuilder: | H J Mulliner |
| Type of Car: | 13 |
| First Owner: | SLEIGH-LACEY R M |
| More Info: | Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "F/8053. Last heard of 1951. less body? Steering column YM 5026 in ch. VF 4012." |
Mar 1, 2007