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1931 Bentley 8 Litre 13 Saloon
Chassis No. YM5030
Engine No. YM5030 / BM7190
Registration No. EV 8275
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Source: Histomobile
Posted: May 7, 2009
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At the Schlumpf Museum, France.
"Following your kind mail regarding the wonderful Bentley 8 liter, I am pleased to inform you we still have this vehicle. It's now on display in the 'Masterpieces' room... In accordance with the Museum books references, the chassis number is: YM 5030; engine number: BM7190, Coachwork by Thrupp & Maberly."
Emmanuel Bacquet
Director
La Cité de l'Automobile Musée national Collection Schlumpf
La Cité du Train Musée Français du Chemin de Fer
Mulhouse France
"Following your kind mail regarding the wonderful Bentley 8 liter, I am pleased to inform you we still have this vehicle. It's now on display in the 'Masterpieces' room... In accordance with the Museum books references, the chassis number is: YM 5030; engine number: BM7190, Coachwork by Thrupp & Maberly."
Emmanuel Bacquet
Director
La Cité de l'Automobile Musée national Collection Schlumpf
La Cité du Train Musée Français du Chemin de Fer
Mulhouse France
Source: Photographs from TraumAutoarchiv & Flickr user 'Christian Franke'
Posted: May 7, 2009
Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information
| Chassis No. | YM5030 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | YM5030 / BM7190 |
| Registration No. | EV 8275 |
| Date of Delivery: | 30 Nov 1931 |
| Type of Body: | Saloon |
| Coachbuilder: | Thrupp & Maberly |
| Type of Car: | 13 |
| First Owner: | HOARE Mrs E A |
| More Info: | Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "F/8056. T&M body no. 5476. Polished Show chassis re-reg CET 12. Now in Switzerland (?)." |
Mar 1, 2007