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1931 Bentley 8 Litre 13 Saloon
Chassis No. YX5108
Engine No. YX5108
Registration No. GY 3908
February 28, 2010
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Source: Flickr, photos posted by user 'Dmentd' and Ed Gehringer
Posted: Jun 22, 2010
July 31, 1991
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YX5108 (1931 8 litre) H. J. Mulliner saloon Owner: A. McEwan
"W. O. Bentley described his 6 cylinder cars as having rather a locomotive look about them, and this one certainly does! Sold new in 1932, with a 5-year guarantee, the chassis has 13' wheelbase, and the engine displaces 7983cc with four valves per cylinder. The sump holds 5 imperial gallons (24 U.S. quarts of oil). The coachwork is typical of H.J. Mulliner's best work of the era, with an extremely well-balanced four door saloon body with deliciously curved wings, and it is painted black. The luxurious upholstery is down-filled. The owner drove it round the track at Laguna Seca as well as in the Teamkhana -- just two days before judging. Congratulations are in order for so beautiful and complete a restoration on this gigantic. 'Best Pre-War' car."
Source: The Flying Lady, November-December 1991
Posted: Jun 28, 2013
1961
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Note added wing mirrors — far too dangerous to drive it in Peru without them!"
Source: David Lawson (Son of former owner)
Posted: Feb 17, 2016
1957
Source: David Lawson (Son of former owner)
Posted: Nov 25, 2014
"This car is part of Jay Leno's collection and he states that it was found in Chile and was the British ambassador's car. This is almost certainly incorrect.
My father bought an 8 litre Bentley in 1957-1958 in the UK before shipping it to Peru in 1958. He sold the car in 1962, I believe, to Mr Koehler in Lima, Peru, who shipped and sold the car in New York in 1985, I believe.
I have sent you another email separately, as well.
Nov 24, 2014
"As a follow-up to the earlier message I sent regarding this car's history, I enclose the following email string. I can chase this up further, if you wish, as I shall be in Peru over Christmas and can probably arrange to see Keith Koehler when I'm there."
Source: David Lawson (son of former owner)
Posted: Nov 25, 2014
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Source: "Bentley" magazine, Issue 14, Summer 2005
Posted: Jan 30, 2008
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Source: The Classic Car: The Ultimate Book About the World's Grandest Automobiles, Beverly Rae Kimes, 1990
Posted: May 24, 2007
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There is a really good video on this car as well — click here to view
Source: Olle Ljungström
Posted: Feb 13, 2008
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Source: Unknown
Posted: Feb 11, 2008
Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information
| Chassis No. | YX5108 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | YX5108 |
| Registration No. | GY 3908 |
| Date of Delivery: | 31 Jul 1932 |
| Type of Body: | Saloon |
| Coachbuilder: | H J Mulliner |
| Type of Car: | 13 |
| First Owner: | COLCLOUGH H R G |
| More Info: | Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "F/8099. In Peru - subsequently rebuilt, now in USA." |
Mar 1, 2007