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1926 Bentley 3 Litre    
Original 1927 Numbers
Chassis No. SR1405
Engine No. PH1472
Registration No. WW 2429

  This car - updated
Chassis No. SR1405
Engine No. PH1472
Registration No. WW 2429

(Updated with information from Stanley Mann Racing. - April 2006)
 
September 2018
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VSCC Snetterton - Sunday 23rd September 2018

 
     
     
  Source: Flickr, posted by user 'Roy Cousins'
Posted: Feb 14, 2019
 
     
August 2017
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"Picture of the car racing at Silverstone in 2017"

 
     
     
  Source: Simon Laidlaw
Posted: Jul 28, 2018
 
     
August 2016
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1926 3-Litre Vintage Bentley chassis no. SR1405 at BDC Silverstone 2016

 
     
     
  Source: Robert McLellan
Posted: Jan 14, 2020
 
     
April 2016
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VSCC Silverstone, April 2016

 
     
     
  Source: Flickr, posted by user 'Roy Cousins'
Posted: May 25, 2016
 
     
April 18, 2015
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VSCC "Spring Start" at Silverstone - Saturday 18th April 2015

 
     
     
  Source: Flickr, posted by user 'Roy Cousins'
Posted: Jul 02, 2015
 
     
September 28, 2014
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The Seamans Memorial Trophies VSCC Snetterton, September 2014

 
     
     
  Source: Flickr, posted by user 'Brett'
Posted: Oct 08, 2014
 
     
August 2, 2014
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Bentley Drivers Club at Silverstone - Saturday 2nd August 2014

 
     
     
  Source: Flickr, posted by user 'Roy Cousins'
Posted: Jul 04, 2015
 
     
June 2014
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Donington Park, June 2014

 
     
     
  Source: Flickr, posted by user 'Chris McEvoy'
Posted: Mar 13, 2015
 
     
June 8, 2014
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BARC Harewood Speed Hillclimb, June 2014

 
     
     
  Source: Flickr, posted by user 'SomeBlokeTakingPhotos'
Posted: Feb 05, 2015
 
     
August 2013
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Silverstone BDC Meet, August 2013

 
     
     
  Source: Flickr, posted by user 'Pete Austin'
Posted: Aug 28, 2013
 
     
April 20, 2013
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VSCC Spring Start, Silverstone, April 2013

 
     
     
  Source: Flickr, posted by user 'Robert Knight'
Posted: Apr 24, 2015
 
     
August 11, 2012
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The Bentley Drivers Club, Silverstone Race Meeting - Saturday 11th August 2012

 
     
     
  Source: Flickr, posted by user 'Paul Holtom'
Posted: Apr 16, 2015
 
     
2008
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Photograph was taken during the BDC South East Region visit to the 2008 Le Mans Classic.

 
     
     
  Source: Chris Card
Posted: Feb 23, 2009
 
     
2007
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This photograph was taken at the Bentley Drivers Club Driving Tests, Brooklands in 2007.

 
     
     
  Source: Chris Card
Posted: Jan 23, 2008
 
     
2006
In England in 2006 / Owned by a BDC member
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  Source: Stanley Mann Racing
Posted: Jun 11, 2006
 
     
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1927 Bentley 3/4½ Litre Le Mans
Registration Number: WW 2429 Chassis Number: SR1405 Engine Number: PH1472

Original Engine upgraded to 4½ Litre

"Still retaining its original chassis and engine but with its gearbox up rated to C Type (in 1934), this very original vintage Bentley has had a saloon body, then in 1934 a Corsica Touring body and finally, its present guise a full Le Mans body.

In 1985 we sold this car, still with its Corsica coachwork to a Bentley enthusiast who wanted to recreate the first 4½ litre Bentley to be raced by the factory; none other than "Mother Gun".

To this aim, he obtained from us this 1927 3 litre Tourer so that the chassis and spec and date would match that of old "Mother Gun".

Well, that's part one. The next bit took some 5 years to complete. The rebuild involved lots of research and dedication to the task but finally as we have here; perfection.

It not only has the looks but, with new crank, rods, block, etc., a full race prepared engine of 4½ litre with Sloper carbs and Bosch mags (the perfect package).

To complete this exceptional package, she is fitted with a 3.3 to 1 Back axle gearing her to the magic ton.

Still with less than 5000 miles since this rebuild we can strongly recommend this Bentley to anyone interested in rallies, racing or just a good tour; maybe Peking/Paris?"

 
     
     
  Source: Stanley Mann Racing
Posted: Apr 05, 2006 
 
     
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  Source: Stanley Mann Racing
Posted: Feb 20, 2006
 
     
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"A perfect vintage Bentley with superb looks and performance built to the highest specs. Lots of goodies on this one including new crank and racing rods etc.

This is a perfect example of the classic Mother Gun Le Mans type. Excellent for road, rally or racing."

 
     
     
  Source: Stanley Mann Racing
Updated: Jan 30, 2006
Posted: Jan 17, 2006
 
     
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Art rendering by Stuart Barraclough.

 
     
     
  Source: "Queste" magazine, Summer 1997
Posted: Dec 23, 2006
 
     
1970s
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"3 litre chassis no. SR1405, registration WW2429. Picture with Corsica body fitted during 1934 rebiuld. This photograph was taken at Silverstone in the early 1970s"

 
     
     
  Source: Steve Tyler
Posted: Jul 22, 2014
 
     
1928
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This is the original "Mother Gun" photographed with Wolf Barnato at Le Mans in 1928

 
     
     
  Source: Stanley Mann Racing
Posted: Feb 21, 2006
 
     
EARLIEST RECORD OF HISTORICAL FACTS & INFORMATION
 
Chassis No. SR1405
Engine No. PH1472
Registration No. WW 2429
Date of Delivery: May 1927
Type of Body: Saloon
Coachbuilder: Harrison
Type of Car: ST
   
First Owner: HANNAN Miss C H
 
     
  More Info: Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "Rebuilt 1934. C box, twin SUs, 14/53 back axle and spicer shaft, d/h coupe by Corsica. Since rebuilt as replica of "Old Mother Gun". Vanden Plas 4 seater by H&H, 4½ Litre engine."  
     
     
  Posted: Mar 01, 2007  
     
 
 
 
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