The 69th annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, August 2019.

Flying Scotsman Rally, April 2014

Pebble Beach, 2004

Techno Classica

"1930 Bentley 4 1/2-Litre Vanden Plas Tourer Chassis no. SM3913 - Engine no. SM 3916 THE FINEST ORIGINAL IN THE WORLD.

This is the finest original blower 4 ½ of the 50 that were produced. Considered by most of the world’s leading Bentley expert’s, lead by marquee specialist Michael Hay, this automobile is considered the ultimate example of authenticity for the Blower Bentley. Capable of 100 MPH on the open road. Motor Sport spoke of the cars “remarkable acceleration” and 'ancestry of well-tried racers', and called it 'a car for the connoisseur of sporting cars...'

Originally sold to G.B. Sanderson at which time Bosch headlamps replaced the standard Lucas units and the car was fitted with a 25 gallon fuel tank. In 1948 it passed to noted collector Raymond Erith who summarized it as 'quite the nicest car he had ever owned'. In 1955 it passed to R.E. (Dick) Stitt of Chicago who retained ownership until 1988, over 33 years. He maintained its originality throughout his ownership. In 1988 it passed back over the pond to a private collector where it remained unseen unit this year’s Pebble Beach offering.

The first 25 production Supercharged 4½ Litre cars where Chassis Nos. SM3901-SM3925, all with "smooth-case" blowers. The next 25 were Chassis Nos. MS3926-MS3950 and had "rib-case" blowers.

Production Blower Bentleys had handbrake handles made from rectangular stainless steel, whereas the five 4½ litre race cars for Tim Birkin had the "H" section handle, but were drilled for lightness.

"Dear Mona, My grandfather Mr A Stewart owned GH 1932. Before that he had owned YR 8111. My other grandfather owned NU 9530 (still in the family.)"