International Vintage Bentley New Zealand Tour, January 2013

"Bruce Washington, on the left, the new custodian of 3/4½ litre Chassis 1215, with its previous owner, Geoff Owen"

This car was purchased by Bruce Washington in July 2012.

"Have just purchased car. Has been with previous owner for 50 years. Undergoing a restoration in 2012. Ready for 2013 BDC New Zealand tour." — Bruce Washington

Red Label Speed Model.
Chassis No. 1215

"Sold new to B. M. Stewart, Dundee, Scotland in November 1925 and imported into New Zealand when he immigrated in March 1926. The current owner purchased the vehicle in 1960 and has rallied it extensively in New Zealand and competed in the 1988 Australian Bi-Centennial Rally. New gears were fitted to the gearbox and rear axle in 1996. The engine was rebuilt by the current owner 4 years ago."

"3/4½ litre Bentley chassis 1215 seen during a mid-1980s Bentley Drivers Club run to Chateau Tongariro during Geoff and Shirley Owen's long ownership..."

"John King's photograph was taken at Makarora during the Vintage Car Club of New Zealand's 1972 International Rally. The Bentleys are Bob Beardsley's 4½/3 litre, chassis SL3065, and Geoff Owen's 3 litre, chassis 1215. The chap in Gents' Natty Shirting is John's co-driver, Peter Felton. Your editor was supposed to have filled that role, but got married instead."