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1931 Bentley 4 Litre    
Original 1932 Numbers
Chassis No. VA4089
Engine No. VA4095
Registration No. EV 5330

  This car - updated
Chassis No. VA4089
Engine No. VA4095
Registration No. EV 5330

(Updated with information from Charles S. Crail Automobiles. - August 2018)
 
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Found on Charles S. Crail Automobiles website
Date of publication of the information below is not known.

Stock: 783

1931 W.O. Bentley 4 Litre Four Door Open Sports Tourer by Vanden Plas

Chassis: VA4089
Exterior color: Royal Blue with Black wings
Ineterior color: Gray Leather

Coachbuilt by Vanden Plas
Chassis No. VA4089
Engine No. VA4095
English Registration No. EV 5330

Painted Royal Blue with blakc wings and gray Connelly leather. This car was totally restored from 1994-98 and was the class winner at the Bentley Driver's Summer Concours at Broughton Castle in 1998.

An exceptional car complete with the following:

- Original complete set of toos fitted in the tray in the boot lid.
- Late engine with fluted cooling manifold.
- F-type gear box in electron (as fitted to Eight Litres)
- Complete set of six sidescreens in perfect order
- Full leather trimmed. New black duck tonneau.
- Car, body, chassis and instruments are original in every respect with all engine and chassis numbers highlighted in white.
- Tecalamit one shot lubrication system fully operational, to all shackle pins and important moving parts.
- Hobson telegauge working and in perfect condition.
- All new electrical wiring.
- New stainless steel silencer and exhaust system to match original
- New radiator core to correct pattern by vintage radiators, therno controlled vertical shutters.
- Flying "B" mascot mounted.
- Instruments all original including oil pressure, temperature, AT speedo, Bezel wind clock, Weston ammeter and special "Hawk Fury" altimeter as specified by first owner Mr. Ernest Wahl.
Copy of order sheet is with car.
- Two Bosch horns. Twin coil ignition.
- Bosch headlights and original sidelights and screen mounted spot.
- Illuminated dashboard, rear indicator and brake lights within divers helmets.
- Front seats on zinc plated runners. Secret storage under rear seat.
- Six hides of Connelly leather used to trim seats and Wilton carpets fitted throughout including inside the boot. Leather map pockets in all doors.
- Lockable bonnet flaps and running board box for extra tools.

Additions: New overdrive fitted to reduce revs and increase cruising speed in top. Also, full flow oil filter system fited.

Book Illustrations:
Michael Hay "Bentley: The Vintage Years" page 227
Brian Smith "Vanden Plas Coachbuilders" page 147
Michael Hay "Bentley: Factory Cars" page 193

 
     
     
  Source: Charles S. Crail Automobiles
Posted: Aug 08, 2018
(Date of publication of the information above is not known)
 
     
August 2012
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Windsor Castle Concours of Elegance, August 2012

 
     
     
  Source: Flickr, posted by user 'Graham Woodward'
Posted: Jan 19, 2015
 
     
2012
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WO Technical Day at J Medcalf, 2012

 
     
     
  Source: Russell Browne
Posted: May 09, 2013
 
     
June-July 2011
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This photograph was taken during the 'Britian by Bentley Tour' in June-July 2011 to celebrate the Bentley Drivers Club's (BDC) 75th anniversary.

Read article 'Vintage to the fore! - Report: BDC Britain by Bentley Tour 2011'

 
     
     
  Source: Auto Trader Classics
Posted: Jun 21, 2012
 
     
2006
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1931 Bentley 4 Litre Tourer
Registration Number: EV 5330 Chassis Number: VA 4089 Engine Number: VA 4095
£129,000

"A very original and very rare 1931 Bentley 4 Litre Tourer by Van Den Plas.

Original high spec with fold flat screen and full weather equipment, Bosh head lights, altimeter, one shot lubrication, continental touring luggage boot and six side screens.

This Bentley was fully restored between 1997-2001.

A complete restoration included a full strip to chassis (bare metal) and, no doubt, some fortunes later here she is in all her beauty boasting a top quality trim and paint.

Performance is good, ride spectacular and with a presence only a few other great cars can match. Ready to tour in great comfort."

 
     
     
  Source: Stanley Mann Racing
Updated: Aug 01, 2006
Updated: Jul 04, 2006
Updated: Apr 01, 2006
Updated: Feb 21, 2006
Posted: Feb 20, 2006
 
     
2006
In England in 2006 / Owned by a BDC member
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  Source: Traum Auto Archiv
Posted: Apr 28, 2011
 
     
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  Source: Vivian Bush
Posted: Oct 24, 2007
 
     
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For Sale - Motor Sport 1952

 
     
     
  Source: Stanley Mann Racing
Posted: Feb 20, 2006
 
     
1931
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Photograph by Van Den Plas taken when new for their catalogue in 1931.

 
     
     
  Source: Stanley Mann Racing
Posted: Feb 20, 2006
 
     
EARLIEST RECORD OF HISTORICAL FACTS & INFORMATION
 
Chassis No. VA4089
Engine No. VA4095
Registration No. EV 5330
Date of Delivery: Mar 1932
Type of Body: Tourer
Coachbuilder: Vanden Plas
Type of Car: S
   
First Owner: WALL ERNEST
 
     
  More Info: According to original Vanden Plas Coachbuilder records, this car was originally fitted with Body No. 1766 with a 4-seater Sports; blue / black; 3/1932.

Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "F/8139. later F/8048. First owner 1932-52. Was in USA - now being rebuilt in UK. Original body still fitted."
 
     
     
  Updated: Jul 06, 2007
Posted: Mar 01, 2007
 
     
 
 
 
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