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1924 Bentley 3 Litre    
Original 1923 Numbers
Chassis No. 383
Engine No. 387
Registration No. (Not available)

  This car - updated
Chassis No. 383
Engine No. 1225
Registration No. -

(Updated with information from Brooklands Classic Cars. - April 2018)
 
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Found on Brooklands Classic Cars website on April 5, 2018

"Bentley 3 Litre VDP Tourer

Year: 1923
Availability: SOLD
Miles: 7,401
VIN-No: 383

First delivered new to Australia this example was originally dispatched to a Mr A.B Howlett, chassis no. 383 was also owned by Mr Mckenzie of Sale during the years but not with its original engine. Between 1975 and 1978 it was comprehensively restored and engine number 1225 was fitted to the car and this configuration remains to this day. One owner for almost 40 years this 3 litre Bentley has lovely patina and includes full wet weather equipment."

 
     
     
  Source: Brooklands Classic Cars (AustralianClassicCars.com.au)
Posted: Apr 05, 2018
 
     
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On the right - Max Bacon's 3-litre (Chassis 383) — in his ownership for 40 years.

 
     
     
  Source: BDCA Newsletter, Autumn 2011, Page 28
Posted: Jun 17, 2013
 
     
2006
In Canada in 2006 / Owned by a BDC member
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Chassis No. 383
Engine No. 387
Registration No. (Australia)
Date of Delivery: Oct 1923
Type of Body: No info
Coachbuilder: No info
Type of Car: L
   
First Owner: A.B. Howett
 
     
     
     
     
  Posted: Mar 01, 2007  
     
 
 
 
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