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1925 Bentley 3 Litre |
Chassis No. 873
Engine No. 869
Registration No. OM 3398 |
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This photo is from
Motor Sport magazine, 1953.
The text accompanying the photograph
reads as follows:
"Bentley. 3-litre short chassis,
A-type gearbox, 1925, drophead foursome
coupe by E.D. Abbott, of Farnham,
finished in dark green and black with
grey leather upholstery. This is one
of the most original Bentleys that
we have seen; coachwork is exceptional;
six excellent tyres; batteries are
new. Price £295."
(Vendor: Johnson & Brown, Bromley,
Kent, UK)
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Source:
Motor Sport, 1953 made available by
Mike North
Posted: Aug 31, 2010 |
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EARLIEST
RECORD OF HISTORICAL FACTS & INFORMATION |
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Chassis No. |
873 |
Engine No.
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869 |
Registration
No. |
OM 3398 |
Date of Delivery: |
Nov 1924 |
Type of Body: |
No info |
Coachbuilder:
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No info |
Type of Car: |
SP |
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First Owner: |
(ABBOTT Miss G) |
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More Info:
Michael Hay, in his book Bentley:
The Vintage Years, 1997, states:
"2/25 "Twin SUs removed, Smith-Bentley
fitted. LC pistons, 13/55 axle, detuned
to 52 mph." Abbott d/h coupe. Engine
? - 869 in ch. LM 1326. see R195 p.69." |
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Posted: Mar 01, 2007 |
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Sep 30, 2020 - Info and photograph received from Simon Hunt for Chassis No. RL3439 |
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Sep 29, 2020 - Info and photographs received from Ernst Jan Krudop for his Chassis No. AX1651 |
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Sep 28, 2020 - Info and photographs received from Lars Hedborg
for his Chassis No. KL3590 |
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Sep 25, 2020 - Info and photograph added for Registration No. XV 3207 |
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