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1922 Bentley 3 Litre    
Original 1922 Numbers
Chassis No. 24
Engine No. 23
Registration No. NX 1295

  This car - updated
Chassis No. 24
Engine No. 23
Registration No. CA 1921

(Updated with information from Robert Middelmann - November 2007.)
 
June 2016
 

This car is presently owned by Robert Middelmann.

 
     
     
  Source: Robert Middelmann (Owner)
Posted: Jun 27, 2016
 
     
2009
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  Source: Robert Middelmann (Owner)
Posted: May 14, 2009
 
     
1983-2007
 

CURRENT INFORMATION
Chassis No. 24
Engine No. 23
Registration No. CA 1921 (South African registration number)

* Bought from Bob Dallas by Robert Middelmann (BDC-South Africa) in 1983
* Engine is original except for Phoenix balanced crank and rods and later block
* Upgraded to speed model specifications, including twin SU sloper carbs
* Car is fitted with correct "A" gearbox and cone clutch
* Correct early style silver faced instruments fitted.
* Early braked front axle fitted, all drums are early pressed non finned type
* Wheels - 2 sets, beaded edge and 21" well base
* Originally fitted with a 2 seater body and re-bodied in the early twenties with a Gurney Nutting style 2 door aluminium 4 seat tourer body

 
     
     
  Source: Robert Middelmann (Owner)
Posted: Nov 13, 2007
 
     
2006
In South Africa in 2006 / Owned by a BDC member
2001
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International Bentley Tour of South Africa, 2001

 
     
     
  Source: Russell Browne
Posted: Jun 06, 2013
 
     
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  Source: Robert Middelmann (Owner)
Posted: Nov 12, 2007
 
     
EARLIEST RECORD OF HISTORICAL FACTS & INFORMATION
 
Chassis No. 24
Engine No. 23
Registration No. NX 1295
Date of Delivery: Feb 1922
Type of Body: 2-seater
Coachbuilder: No info
Type of Car: S
   
First Owner: JACKSON L H
 
     
  More Info: Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "Originally grey 2 seater. Later reg ALJ 24. Was saloon, now Vanden Plas style tourer in South Africa, reg CA 1921."  
     
     
  Posted: Mar 01, 2007  
     
 
 
 
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