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1926 Bentley 3 Litre
Chassis No. 1104
Engine No. 1140
Registration No. KU 7254
 
April 2014
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VSCC Spring Start GP Itala Trophy Race Meeting, April 2014

 
     
     
  Source: Flickr, posted by user 'peezedgee'
Posted: Dec 29, 2014
 
     
2006
In England in 2006 / Owned by a BDC member
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"All of the above photographs were taken in Houston, Texas, c1986. Car was owned at that time by Preston P. Mason in Houston, Texas."

 
     
     
  Source: Robert McLellan
Updated: Mar 10, 2007
Posted: July 31, 2006
 
     
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Chassis No. 1104
Engine No. 1140
Registration No. KU 7254
Date of Delivery: Oct 1925
Type of Body: 4-seater
Coachbuilder: Vanden Plas
Type of Car: SP
   
First Owner: BRIGGS A W
 
     
  More Info: Car was advertised in the Mar. 1987 issue of "Hemmings Motor News" as "1925 Bentley 3 Litre Speed Model". Original Vanden Plas body, all original, fully restored, 3,000 miles, perfect condition. $75,000 firm.

According to original Vanden Plas Coachbuilder records, this car was originally fitted with Body No. 1171 with a Sporting 4-seater; scratched aluminium / black / green; 8/1925.

Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "Vanden Plas body no. 1171. Accident 1929 - new chassis and front axle - front axle now numbered MR 3398. 8 Litre hypoid diff YM 5047 fitted."
 
     
     
  Updated: Jul 04, 2007
Posted: Mar 01, 2007
 
     
 
 
 
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