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1929 Bentley 6½ Litre
Chassis No. WT2263
Engine No. WT2265
Registration No. MT 1275
 
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  Source: Vanden Plas
Posted: Mar 06, 2009
 
     
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Chassis No. WT2263
Engine No. WT2265
Registration No. MT 1275
Date of Delivery: Dec 1928
Type of Body: Coupe
Coachbuilder: Vanden Plas
Type of Car: ST3
   
First Owner: JERVIS Col B C L
 
     
  More Info: According to original Vanden Plas Coachbuilder records, this car was originally fitted with Body No. 1523 with a 12'6"; Sports Coupe; black/blue; 9/1928.

Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "Vanden Plas body no. 1523."

Comment on this car in a book by Johnny Green: "6 1/2 litre Bentley Drop-head Coupe incorporating dickey seat of exceptional comfort, the lid of which was spring loaded and could be opened by the driver releasing a catch from within. Body 1523, painted black and blue, September 1928. 12'6" wheelbase, chassis WT2263."
 
     
     
  Updated: Jul 05, 2007
Posted: Mar 01, 2007
 
     
 
 
 
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