BDC Silverstone, 2006

Restored to original condition. VDP bodied production. 4½ Litre Blower Bentley.

Restoration of a vintage 4½ Litre Bentley.

"This photograph was taken by myself around 1961+/- say 3 years, the location is Penn Secondary Modern School Manor road Penn Wolverhamptonand the occasion I recall was a summer fete. The brightness of the day has not helped..."

"Have a black and white photo for which I own copyright showing reg number GK 8837 in about 1961. Would you like a copy (only reasonable-to-not-bad quality)."

"This photograph of 4½ Litre Blower Bentley Reg No GK 8837, Chassis No SM3922 was taken at a Bentley Drivers Club meeting at The Police Headquarters Driving School at Hendon London in 1951."

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.

1931 Bentley 4½ Litre Supercharged - Reg: GK 8837
Spotted the attached photograph on "Wolverhampton in old photographs" Facebook page that I thought you may like for your website.
Titled: Horseley Fields, Wolverhampton - Hopcutt's garage - with a fine array of interesting vehicles - another chance to see this photograph taken by Mervyn Srodzinsky

"This photograph was taken in the early 1930s. My grandfather is sitting in the car. He was born in 1911 and I guess he would be in his early 20s in the photo."