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1923 Bentley 3 Litre |
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Original 1922 Numbers
Chassis No. 154
Engine No. 154
Registration No. PM 1585
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This car - updated
Chassis No. 154
Engine No. -
Registration No. PM 1585
(Updated with information from RM Auctions. - October 2007) |
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2008 |
In
England in 2008 / Owned by a BDC member |
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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. |
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Source:
RM Auctions
Updated: Oct 23, 2007
Posted: Oct 01, 2007 |
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EARLIEST
RECORD OF HISTORICAL FACTS & INFORMATION |
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Chassis No. |
154 |
Engine No. |
154 |
Registration
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PM 1585 |
Date of Delivery: |
Dec 1922 |
Type of Body: |
4-seater |
Coachbuilder: |
HARISSON |
Type of Car: |
S |
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First Owner: |
S. De La Rue |
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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." |
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Posted: Sep 15, 2006 |
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Sep 30, 2020 - Info and photograph received from Simon Hunt for Chassis No. RL3439 |
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Sep 30, 2020 - Info and photographs received from Dick Clay for Chassis No. 147 |
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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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Sep 24, 2020 - Info and photograph added for Registration No. YM 7165 |
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