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1927 Bentley 3 Litre
Chassis No. RE1385
Engine No. LT1579
Registration No. YP 8854 / BGK 8
 
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Birkin Rally Grimsel Pass, 2013

 
     
     
  Source: Flickr, posted by user 'Adam Singer'
Posted: Aug 22, 2013
 
     
2013
 

The Sir Henry (Tim) Birkin Celebration Rally (in Germany) 2013: A tribute to his achievements 80 years after his passing away

Bentley 3 litre Speed Model; 1926; 4 cyl.; ch.no. RE1385. In 1934 bought by H.M. Bentley, the brother of W.O Bentley, and modified for racing purposes as two seater sports tourer. Still with this original H.M. Body.

Participating Team: Andre and Gabriela Ehrbar, Switzerland

 
     
     
  Source: LouisChevrolet.com
Posted: Jul 15, 2013
 
     
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Chassis No. RE1385
Engine No. LT1579
Registration No. YP 8854
Date of Delivery: Aug 1926
Type of Body: Saloon (Weymann)
Coachbuilder: Freestone & Webb
Type of Car: SP
   
First Owner: WELLESLEY W
 
     
  More Info: Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "Rebuilt by H M Bentley 1936 - 2 seater with slabtank and twin rear spares - re-reg BGK 8, eng TN 1570 ex ch. TN 1573. Eng LT 1579 was in ch. PB 3528. In USA."  
     
     
  Posted: Mar 01, 2007  
     
 
 
 
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