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1924 Bentley 3 Litre
Chassis No. 659
Engine No. 660
Registration No. (Not available) / 4009
 
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; 1924; 4 cyl.; ch.no. 659. Le Mans style 4 seater sports tourer. Delivered new to Melbourne in 1924.

Participating Team: Tony and Christine Johns, Australia

 
     
     
  Source: LouisChevrolet.com
Posted: Jul 15, 2013
 
     
November 2012
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"Right now 10 WOs are travelling in outback central Australia after attending the National Bentley... Part of the group in outback South Australia, including 2 Speed Six,s 4 4.5,s. 3 3/ 4.5,s and 1. 3. Litre" - Nov 5, 2012

(Thank you John. Please identify your car in this group and please mention the Registration no. for Chassis 659. — www.VintageBentleys.org)

 
     
     
  Source: Tony Johns (Owner)
Posted: Nov 15, 2012
 
     
2003
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  Chassis no. 659 at Craddock, South Africa, International BDC Tour, September 2003  
     
     
  Source: Mr R Browne
Posted: Nov 27, 2012
 
     
August 2012
 

This car is presently owned by Tony Johns.

 
     
     
  Source: Tony Johns (Owner)
Posted: Aug 13, 2012
 
     
September 2008
 

This car has been in the ownership of Tony Johns since 1998.

 
     
     
  Source: Tony Johns (Owner)
Posted: Sep 22, 2008
 
     
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Chassis No. 659
Engine No. 660
Registration No. (Australia)
Date of Delivery: Jun 1924
Type of Body: No info
Coachbuilder: No info
Type of Car: ST
   
First Owner: ? Joshua
 
     
  More Info: Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "1924 Standard Colonial". ?In Australia?  
     
     
  Posted: Mar 01, 2007  
     
 
 
 
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