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1931 Bentley 8 Litre 13 Saloon
Chassis No. YR5100
Engine No. YR5100
Registration No. GN 6088 / UD 5137
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Source: Jay Leno's Garage
Posted: Oct 27, 2008
At present it is a 2-seater on shortened frame with lowered radiator in style of Forrest Lycetts' Chassis No. YX5121. Engine was built with crankcase No. YR5101 (not a production serial number). Car is currently owned by Jay Leno, of the U.S.A. Click here to watch a video of him describing and driving this car.
Source: Olle Ljungström
Posted: Feb 13, 2008
Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information
| Chassis No. | YR5100 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | YR5100 |
| Registration No. | GN 6088 / UD 5137 |
| Date of Delivery: | 30 Apr 1931 |
| Type of Body: | Saloon |
| Coachbuilder: | H J Mulliner |
| Type of Car: | 13 |
| First Owner: | BINGHAM Capt A S |
| More Info: | Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "F/8051. Found as ambulance 1946 - eng parts used in ch. 458. Now 2 seater by Smith & Cave with "bitsa" engine numbered YR 5101 reg UD 5137." |
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