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1931 Bentley 8 Litre 12 Coupe
Chassis No. YR5081
Engine No. YR5081
Registration No. (Not available) / JJ 8689
June 30, 2013
"YR5081 - Reg. JJ 8689 listed in 1997 BDC book as Mr. Melville-Smith. DVLA last licenced 1993."
Source: Tim Barnard
Posted: Jul 5, 2013
2006
In The Netherlands in 2006 / Owned by a BDC member
Posted: Jan 1, 0001
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Chassis no: YR5081
Coachbuilder: Freestone & Webb
Coachbuilder: Freestone & Webb
Source: Pipo Aymamí
Posted: Feb 26, 2014
Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information
| Chassis No. | YR5081 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | YR5081 |
| Registration No. | (Not available) / JJ 8689 |
| Date of Delivery: | 31 Mar 1931 |
| Type of Body: | Coupe |
| Coachbuilder: | Freestone & Webb |
| Type of Car: | 12 |
| First Owner: | E. G. Drabble |
| More Info: | Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "F/8033. Broken up 1953 - used as basis of the BDM (Bentley - Duesenberg - Morgan). Duesenberg engine, Morgan body registered ROV 55. Since rebuilt as Vanden Plas 4 seater by Lock, 8 Litre engine based on crankcase BA 2577 ex ch. LB 2349. Registered JJ 8689." |
Mar 1, 2007