Leon Lazarus' Bentley chassis RN3032

Contributed by Micah Lazarus, grandson of present owner Leon Lazarus

 

1928 Jan: Chassis RN3032 was bought new by K.W.C. Dobson.

 

1929 Jun: Chassis RN3032 was acquired by second owner, Capt. P. J. Eckersley.

 

1932 Apr: Chassis RN3032 was acquired by the third owner, Mr. N. R. Fox-Andrews.

 

1939: Chassis RN3032 was exported to New Zealand and ownership was transferred to Mr. F. McFarlane in 1939. It is believed that the car was sent over with its original Flewitt body but with the top removed.

 

1955: Mr. B. Clark joins the Club with Chassis RN3032 in 1955. It is recorded that it was fitted with an open 2-seater sports body.

 

With 2-seater body

 

Late 1980s: A 2-door, 4-seater body was fitted to the car (with its New Zealand registration DH 4604).

 

2016: Chassis RN3032 was purchased by current owner, Mr. Leon Lazarus, and undergoes restoration.

 

Car in the photograph bears Reg. No. DH 4604 on the number plate