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1923 Bentley 3 Litre    
Original 1922 Numbers
Chassis No. 154
Engine No. 154
Registration No. PM 1585

  This car - updated
Chassis No. 154
Engine No. -
Registration No. PM 1585

(Updated with information from RM Auctions. - October 2007)
 
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Found on Henderson Fellowes website

1922 Bentley 3 Litre
Ex-Bentley Motors development 3 Litre

- Built with prototype four seater body by coach builders, R. Harrison & Son, Ltd. of London
- Used by Bentley Motors for experimental & demonstration purposes
- First sold to Bentley Motors Chairman, Mr Stuart de la Rue
- Road tested & featured by 'The Motor' magazine in March 1923
- PM 1585 played an important role in the development of future W.O. Bentley's & remains highly original

 
     
     
  Source: Henderson Fellowes
Posted: May 01, 2020
 
     
April 2019
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Flying Scotsman Rally, April 2019

 
     
     
  Source: Flickr, posted by users 'Timothy Payne' and 'fishpl8'
Updated: Apr 09, 2020
Posted: May 06, 2019
 
     
April 2018
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Peter Neumark and Guy Woodcock
 
 

The Flying Scotsman Rally, April 2018

 
     
     
  Source: Sports Car Digest
Posted: Jul 23, 2018
 
     
2018
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154 at Flying Scotsman Vintage Reliability Trial, 2018

 
     
     
  Source: Facebook, posted by user 'Peter Baker'
Posted: Jun 14, 2018
 
     
2008
In England in 2008 / Owned by a BDC member
2007
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RM auction, 2007

 
     
     
  Source: Fine Cars
Posted: Nov 15, 2010
 
     
October 2007
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72bhp, 2,996cc four-cylinder, single overhead camshaft engine, twin sloper SU carburettors, front beam axle a semi-elliptical leaf spring suspension and rear live axle and semi-elliptical leaf spring suspension, four-wheel drum brakes. Wheelbase: 108in. (2,743mm).

Original Bentley records show that the first owner of this 3-litre Bentley, chassis 154 was S. De La Rue, the Chairman of Bentley Motors who lived at the Hoo at Willingdon in Sussex. The car was completed on December 22nd 1922. Four wheel brakes were fitted which which was unusual with most early cars having rear wheel drums only. Many cars had the front wheel brakes fitted retrospectively. This car has a four-seater body by Harrison and is finished in dark green with black wings and green wire wheels.

Chassis 154 was sold by its first owner in 1954 to the vendor, who drove the car into a garage 50 years ago where it has remained until now. The garage was opened up for the first time in 50 years with the vendor present. The car is described as having no signs of major corrosion, with a solid body. The hood and hood mechanism are missing, as are the front headlamps and spare wheel. The period leather bonnet strap is still in place. The car has a folding windscreen, retains its original registration and number plates, and period tyres, which stayed up after pumping.

The interior is finished in red leather, although only the two front seats remain; the rear seats and floor pans are missing. The dash appears to be original, although there are some instruments missing.

The car still has its original steering wheel and the twin carb engine is complete.

The last time this car was seen it was in driving condition – although that was some 50 years ago. Although conservation is possible, this is also a once in a lifetime opportunity to resurrect an early red label Bentley – one with only two long-term owners since new.

 
     
     
  Source: RM Auctions
Updated: Oct 23, 2007
Posted: Oct 01, 2007
 
     
EARLIEST RECORD OF HISTORICAL FACTS & INFORMATION
 
Chassis No. 154
Engine No. 154
Registration No. PM 1585
Date of Delivery: Dec 1922
Type of Body: 4-seater
Coachbuilder: HARISSON
Type of Car: S
   
First Owner: S. De La Rue
 
     
  More Info: Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "De La Rue chairman of Bentley Motors. 4 wheel brakes fitted. Last recorded owner 1955."  
     
     
  Posted: Sep 15, 2006  
     
 
 
 
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