QUESTION  On the original VDP build sheet for my 1924 speed model 4 seat sports Chassis no. 563, Reg no. XY 4001 it says: "Supply and fit Eastings rear screen with bag £6 .2. 6d." Does any one know anything about 'Eastings'? [More]

QUESTION  Does anybody have the paint formula for a 3-litre Bentley called Amaranth? Can you help please? [More]

QUESTION  I own Chassis no. TN1551. The original body 1335 is still fitted and in excellent condition, and the car is used regularly. In the original specification the car was fitted with a VDP luggage rack. Has anyone any drawings or pictures of the VDP luggage rack? I would like to make and fit a new one, or repair an original. [More]

QUESTION I am thinking of using Mobil 1 15/50 oil in my 4½ after reading the article regarding synthetic oils on your web site. However the information given was not on the basis of any long term experience from Bentley owners. Does anyone have any advice or should I stick to Castrol GP50 or Penrites oils? [More]

QUESTION Look at this advertisement that appeared on the cover of Oct. 2007 issue of the "Classic Car Club of America Bulletin" Who/where was the Bentley dealership in New York City? How many years did Weymann make these fabric bodies and how many did they make? Did Weymann ever use any other type of material? What were advantages of the fabric body? [More]

QUESTION I have noticed that air filters are not used on 3 Litre Bentleys with the SU sloper carburetor. With the carburetor so close to the bonnet it is difficult to devise a practical design. Has someone done this and, if so, are they available? [More]

QUESTION I'm restoring an 8-Litre, YM5083, and am looking for any type of information or help on the woodwork, coachwork/interiors and any other help that anyone might think is important. [More]

QUESTION Many owners are concerned about the low oil pressure in their Vintage Bentleys. Ray Terry, restorer at the Central Texas Museum of Automotive History in Rosanky, Texas (U.S.A), had a solution for low oil pressure when starting and idling 3-litre Bentleys. While restoring Dick Burdick's 3-Litre (Chassis No. 392) for the Great American Race in 1986. This car came in 1st Place after driving from coast-to-coast across the U. S. using Ray's oil pump installation. [More]

QUESTION I am restoring Chassis No. 587 and need to know what the front wing / mudguard / fender shape were when the car was new. Does anyone have any photographs they could send me? [More]

QUESTION I am trying to locate a replacement pedal assembly that I saw a short time ago. The assembly is designed, I believe, to move the throttle to the right, while moving the brake pedal to the center of the three pedals, but right of the steering column. [More]

QUESTION I just bought my second Bentley, a 1931 4 Litre chassis with and 8-Litre engine which comes in handy in the rocky mountains. The canvas top needs to be blackened, do you know of a shop doing that or appropriate material I should use? [More]

QUESTION I will soon have my 3 Litre back on the road. One of the reasons I was inspired to do a complete ground-up restoration was that a modern car drove into my rear wing (fender), crushing it badly. I was not impressed with my insurance company which, supposedly, specializes in antique cars. [More]

QUESTION After purchasing my 3 Litre (Chassis No. 869), like most owners, I was concerned about proper maintenance. Regular oil changes are essential. After the shock of how much oil the engine holds, I had a second surprise. The oil filter did not look very effective... At the time The Technical Facts of the Vintage Bentley did nothing to shed light on a modern paper filter replacement for the original gauze filter. Inspired by a "BDC Review" article by Robert Middelmann in the August 1995 review I created the following modified filter using a filter for a Mercedes-Benz 300 Series six-cylinder 3.0 fuel injected model... [More]

QUESTION These headlight mounts were fitted to a 1925 Bentley 3 Litre Speed Model (Chassis No. 869) and are probaby incorrect. The aluminum castings are crude. The hole in the frame for the wires sits between the mounting holes, indicating that the wires should be totally enclosed... [More]