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1929 Bentley 6½ Litre    
Original 1929 Numbers
Chassis No. FA2505
Engine No. FA2511
Registration No. UL 4049

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Chassis No. FA2505
Engine No. FA2511
Registration No. UL 4049

(Updated with information from Frank Dale & Stepsons. - April 2019)
 
September 2019
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1929 Bentley 6½-Litre Vanden Plas-style tourer
Concours of Elegance, Hampton Court, September 2019

 
     
     
  Source: Flickr, posted by user 'Zack's Motor Photos'
Posted: Feb 18, 2020
 
     
April 2019
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Found on Frank Dale & Stepsons website on April 27, 2019

1929 Bentley 6½ Litre
Chassis No FA2505
Engine No. FA2511
Registration No. UL 4049
Price: P.O.A

Chassis No FA2505 was completed in January of 1929, originally fitted with Weymann Saloon coachwork by Gurney Nutting. It was originally owned by C.A. Aldous until 1937 when it was sold and exported to South Africa. Whilst there, the chassis was modified from a twelve feet six inch wheelbase to one of eleven feet two inches and the coachwork was changed to a Vanden Plas style open tourer, the coachwork it still retains today. Following these changes the car was shipped to the USA where it remained until 1973. It was repatriated to the UK by Dr Paul Hummel and extensively used until 1979 when it was purchased by Stanley Mann. It was retained by Mr Mann for personal use for a short while and then sold to Mr L Davey who sent the car to W.O. Bentley specialists R.C.Moss who restored the car for the new owner between 1979 and 1981. The car was shown in 1981 at the BDC Concours at Kensington Gardens where it won best car in show. Mr Davey retained the car until 1996 when he sold it to Mr P Cautley who subsequently toured the car in Canada, the USA, Spain and Portugal following more restoration works by R.C.Moss between 1997 and 1999. It was acquired by the present owner in 2003. During the most recent ownership the engine was overhauled in 2005 and has since covered approximately 20,000 miles on trips all across Europe. Other works undertaken in recent years include the fitting of an overdrive and self-wrapping brakes, a new radiator, restored wheels, coachwork restoration, a new hood as well as annual maintenance to ensure correct performance and reliability. Chassis No FA2505 retains its original engine (FA2511) and original number plate (UL4049) and major mechanical components such as the axles and (C Type) gearbox. It is complete with FIVA identity card and extensive history dating back to the late 1970s, covering all of the restoration works then and since. This matching numbers 6½ Litre is truly magnificent machine in every respect and should be seen in person and driven to be truly appreciated.

This car is for sale as of April 27, 2019

 
     
     
  Source: Frank Dale & Stepsons
Posted: Apr 27, 2019
 
     
2012
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This car is in Switzerland and currently owned by Alexander Bäggli. The current Registration No. is ZH 4283.

 
     
     
  Source: Alexander Bäggli (Owner since 2002)
Updated: Jun 08, 2012
Posted: Jun 07, 2012
 
     
2007
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Retro Classic meets Barock 2007 (Photo by Bjoern Schmidt)

 
     
     
  Source: Barchetta
Posted: Jan 28, 2010
 
     
2006
In Switzerland in 2006 / Owned by a BDC & RROC member
2005
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Bentley Portugal Rally 2005 (Photo by Colby Stuart of Woophy)

 
     
     
  Source: Unknown
Posted: Jan 28, 2010
 
     
EARLIEST RECORD OF HISTORICAL FACTS & INFORMATION
 
Chassis No. FA2505
Engine No. FA2511
Registration No. UL 4049
Date of Delivery: Jan 1929
Type of Body: Saloon (Weymann)
Coachbuilder: Gurney Nutting
Type of Car: ST3
   
First Owner: ALDONS B C
 
     
  More Info: Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "Now 4 seater on 11'2" WB."  
     
     
  Posted: Mar 01, 2007  
     
 
 
 
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