This car is presently owned by Richard Edgell.

"Registration no. was CR 9914 currently BF 7052"

Found on Thiesen - Automobile Raritäten website on August 23, 2016

"1925 Bentley 3 ltr. "Blue Label" Tourer Gurney Nutting

- Original coachwork
- Documented owner history
- Extensively restored

Colour - British Racing Green
Interior - Light Brown
Type - open touring car
Gearbox - Manual shift
Drive - Right
Location - Hamburg
Price - on request
Sales tax not specified

Description:
W. O. Bentley proudly unveiled the new 3-litre car bearing his name on Stand 126 at the 1919 Olympia Motor Exhibition, the prototype engine having fired up for the first time just a few weeks earlier. In only mildly developed form, this was the model that was to become a legend in motor racing history and which, with its leather-strapped bonnet, classical radiator design and British Racing Green livery, has become the archetypal Vintage sports car.

This 3 litre was first delivered to John McMeiken in Southampton in 1925. The entire further owner’s history is very well documented. The car is 'matching numbers' and still carries its original bodywork by the famous coachbuilder Gurney Nutting. Some years ago the vehicle was extensively restored and subsequently collected various concours prices. A particularly successful design of the famous company Gurney Nutting.

A 3 litre Bentley like this is the perfect choice for any collector that looks for one of these rare W.O. cars featuring an original Tourer bodywork and 'matching numbers'!"

This car is for sale as of August 23, 2016.

Found on Thiesen - Automobile Raritäten website on Jun 28, 2016

"1925 Bentley 3 ltr. "Blue Label" Tourer Gurney Nutting

- Original coachwork
- Documented owner history
- Extensively restored

Colour - British Racing Green
Interior - Light Brown
Type - open touring car
Gearbox - Manual shift
Drive - Right
Location - Hamburg
Price - on request
Sales tax not specified

Description:
This 3 litre was first delivered to John McMeiken in Southampton in 1925. The entire further owner’s history is very well documented. The car is "matching numbers" and still carries its original bodywork by the famous coachbuilder Gurney Nutting. Some years ago the vehicle was extensively restored and subsequently collected various concours prices."

This car is for sale as of Jun 28, 2016.

Feb 1, 2016: Sold

Bentley 3 Litre Tourer Gurney Nutting Tourer 1925 for sale
"This Bentley 3 was delivered in 1925 to John McMeiken in Southampton. The future ownership history of the vehicle is well documented. The car is "matching-numbers" and still has got its original bodywork. Some years ago it was extensively restored as true to the original as possible and has won several prizes.

A Bentley like this is the perfect vehicle for every collector who is looking for one of these very rare examples from this type with original tourer bodywork and "matching-numbers".

Gurney Nutting is one of England's most important coachbuilders, which created the most beautiful designs."

Jan 29, 2014: Sold

1925 Bentley 3 liter
The Bentley 3-Liter is held in uniformly high esteem. The model that demonstrated W.O. Bentley's sympathy for performance and reliability, 3-Liter Bentleys have scored books full of wins including Bentley's signature victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1925 and 1927. Still renowned for their power and reliability, they are recognized as Full Classics™ by the Classic Car Club of America and have their own highly enjoyable events and gatherings organized by the Bentley Drivers' Club and Rolls-Royce Owner's Club. Although 3-Liter Bentleys are often modified and rebodied, this 1925 Bentley 3-Liter retains its original engine, frame and the original Gurney Nutting 4-seat Tourer coachwork with which it was delivered almost 90 years ago, a remarkably and correctly preserved survivor among its counterparts. It was imported to the U.S. in 1956 and its ownership is fully documented since including a three decade stretch with George Evenson in whose ownership it captured many awards and trophies. Finished largely in British racing green, it has a polished alloy bonnet, painted wire wheels, dual sidemounted spares, opening windshield panes and a folding Auster windscreen with large wings for the rear seat passengers. The upholstery is tan leather.The radiator shell and exterior brightwork are nickel plated. Prior owners have fitted a pair of SU carburetors for better performance and more reliable tuning and an electric fan to augment cooling during slow traffic, but otherwise it is sympathetically preserved and originally configured. Original engine, frame and coachwork 3-Liter Bentleys are rare and desirable. To find one so sympathetically and correctly preserved with open coachwork by a coachbuilder as highly regarded as Gurney Nutting is an extraordinary event and a rare opportunity for a collector who values style, history, performance and provenance.

Price: $325,000.00

Mar 22, 2013: Sold for $231,000

Amelia Island: 09 March 2013
1925 Bentley 3-Litre Tourer by Gurney Nutting


Chassis no. 930 :: Engine no. 914 :: Registration no. CR9914

80 hp, three-liter OHC four-cylinder engine with twin SU carburetors, four-speed manual transmission, solid front and rear axles with semi-elliptic leaf springs, and four-wheel mechanical drum brakes. Wheelbase: 112 in.

- One of just 143 3-Litres bodied by Gurney Nutting
- Original, preserved chassis, engine, body, and UK license plate
- Complete ownership trail from new; numerous awards included

The first Bentley sports cars were unequaled in their time. After designing aero-engines for the R.A.F. in WWI, Walter Owen Bentley redirected his attention to motor cars. Launched in 1921, his first model was intended to appeal to sportsmen of the motoring world. Powered by a three-liter, 2,966-cubic centimeter four-cylinder engine, it was an immediate success. In January 24, 1920, The Autocar published their first road test: “A Car which Combines Docility in Traffic with Exceptional Speed Potentiality on the Open Road.” The car was continually improved, as The Autocar of January 16, 1925, read, “Impressions of the Latest Model, which is Suitable Alike for the Speed Lover and the Potterer.”

New Bentley 3-Litre buyers included Prince George, the Duke of Kent, and the actresses Beatrice Lillie and Gertrude Lawrence. The example offered here was delivered in February 1925 to John McMeekin, of Southampton, England, and it remains today largely as it was when new, a rarity among this marque. Engine and body swaps on vintage Bentley chassis were common, often to resemble the 3-Litre Tourers that won Le Mans in 1924 and 1927. Fortunately, this car’s body, by noted coachbuilder J. Gurney Nutting, has remained with the chassis and is in remarkably well-preserved condition.

McMeekin retained the Bentley until the 1940s; its second British owner, Captain Ivan Finchow, of Lygarth, Dorset, sold it to Tennessee Rolls-Royce dealer Neil McDade, and it has resided stateside ever since. From McDade, the car passed to noted collector Barney Goldflies, of Ohio, then to Richard Fisher, and finally to George Evenson, of Washington state. The car’s ownership history has been archived since new by Bentley Motors and the enthusiasts’ clubs, and as a result, this Bentley is well-known.

A Bentley like this “Blue Label” tourer is rare. It has survived for 87 years in constant use, but it was always well-maintained and protected. Its Gurney Nutting four-seater body, era-correct British Racing Green paint finish, alloy bonnet, correct nickel-plated radiator shell and brightwork, dual side-mount spares, tan leather interior, full tonneau cover, Auster rear screen, and walnut fascia, displaying original and functional gauges by Smiths, Cambridge, and AT, could not be re-created in any restoration. Its only modifications are twin SU carburetors and accessory electric cooling fans.

The car has been shown at multiple Rolls-Royce Owners Club events over the years, as well as in AACA and CCCA competition. Its honors include a CCCA National First Prize and class placings at RROC meets in British Columbia and at the National Meet.

Fully sorted and ready for touring and club activities, this is the perfect car for the serious collector who loves to use cars. Powerful and responsive to drive, with honest provenance, it is complete and original, reliable, and mechanically straight-forward. This is one of those rare breeds, an under-valued, honest vintage Bentley with no “stories.”

Jan 29, 2013: Sold

1925 Bentley 3-Litre Touring by Gurney Nutting

Price: $269,900
VMC Stock ID: 132103
Mileage: 1316
VIN: CR9914
Engine: 3-liter OHC inline-four, 4 valves per cylinder
Transmission: 4-speed manual
Gear Ratio: N/A
Wheelbase: 130 inches
Wheels: 20-inch wire wheels
Tires: 6.00-20 Goodrich Silvertown
Exterior Color: Racing Green
Interior Color: Tan Leather

This remarkable 1925 Bentley Blue Label 3-Litre touring by Gurney-Nutting (registration CR 9914, chassis number 930, engine number 914) is the ideal embodiment of the Bentley philosophy in the 1920s, a luxurious sports car that was both comfortable and fast, and unquestionably a very high quality machine. Of note, CR 9914 carries its original engine, chassis, and coachwork, making it somewhat of a rarity among the myriad of rebodied early Bentleys with engine swaps.

CR 9914 received an extremely high-quality restoration some years ago, and at the time won many AACA and CCCA trophies, and still wears its CCCA National First Place badges. In the years since, it has been properly maintained and presents today as a first-rate touring vehicle that is simply thrilling to drive. It shows precisely the right patina that you’d expect from a Bentley, a comfortable look that reminds you of a gentleman’s club with a long and storied history. The British Racing Green paint is acceptable, but has mellowed with a softer shine, and the polished aluminum bonnet is an exquisite touch that’s neither over-polished nor deteriorated, but exactly right. The restoration work is of universally high quality throughout, and there is no evidence that this car has ever been damaged, rusty, or modified. The polished nickel brightwork is lovely to look at and needs no polishing today, and details such as the fender-mounted running lights, beautifully simple door handles, and the winged ‘B’ emblem on the gas tank shroud add a lot of charm.

The tan leather interior has that same comfortable look that only comes from years of loving use and care. Button-tufted upholstery is appropriate to the period, and there are no rips, tears, or other notable damage to the hides, and the seats remain firm and comfortable. The walnut dashboard is filled with an exquisite array of original gauges that are a combination of Smiths, Cambridge, and AT instruments, all fully functional and simply delightful to look at. The walnut dashboard adds an appropriately warm ambience to the interior, and works wonderfully with the handsome four-spoke steering wheel designed for competition. The firewall is a massive aluminum casting that houses the dynamo, which is controlled by a pair of buttons on the dash just below the large starter button and driven directly by the camshaft. In back, there’s ample space for two passengers, although three will fit in a pinch, and a beautifully stitched storage compartment holds the fitted side curtains for the front seat. The tan canvas hood is older and shows some light water stains on the interior, but is otherwise in good condition. In addition, the car includes a fitted black canvas boot as well as a fitted rear tonneau cover. We are currently having a matching front tonneau made that will be included with the car.

Bentley’s 3-litre inline four cylinder engine was one of the most advanced of the era, offering sixteen valves and a single overhead camshaft, as well as undersquare construction that generated enormous torque at low speeds. Fully rebuilt during the restoration and fully sorted for touring, the sporting engine makes this 3-litre touring a capable performer on the open road. Upgrades include an electric cooling fan (interestingly Bentley had no provisions for a cooling fan in the original configuration) and dual SU carburetors that are a common upgrade for cars that are driven often. Beautifully finished with cast aluminum, copper, and brass, the engine bay looks like it could be from a period locomotive rather than a road car. Recently serviced, all the primary systems are fully functional and the presentation is more than impressive. More unusual is the fact that early Bentleys like this use 12-volt electrical systems, ensuring reliability on the road and a much wider availability of replacement items such as light bulbs, as well as improved spark performance. The engine starts easily, idles smoothly, and delivers tremendous performance out on the open road. In addition, 1925 Bentleys benefit from four-wheel braking, which ensures safety given the car’s considerable capacity for acceleration. Six new wire wheels were recently fabricated for the car, and they wear new 6.00-20 Goodrich tires, making the car 100% ready for touring or NAVBM rallies anywhere in the world.

This car is well-known and well documented, having appeared in “BENTLEY: Fifty Years of the Marque” by Johnnie Green (page 20), and carrying all of its original equipment.

Fast, powerful, fully sorted and with an impeccable pedigree, this Bentley 3-litre tourer is an ideal candidate for Bentley Drivers Club events or any tour in the world. With wonderful road manners and a handsome Gurney-Nutting body, it’s also practical and a pleasure to drive. Few Bentleys of this vintage still carry their original engines and coachwork, making this one beyond reproach in terms of authenticity. A wonderful machine that delivers on its reputation.

This car is for sale as of Nov 27, 2012

"Attached, please find three photos for the ad I just placed on behalf of Lee Wolff for the 1925 Bentley 3-Litre touring."

Sold for $231,000 at Worldwide Group's auction in August, 2011.

Currently listed for sale at Vintage Motor Cars of Ohio for $274,900 or offer. (This information was received on Jan 19, 2012)

1925 Bentley 3-Litre Tourer
Chassis No: 930
Engine No: 914
Coachwork by Gurney Nutting, Matching Numbers W. O. era Bentley with its Original Coachwork, Exceptional Provenance and History, Repeated Concours Winner, CCCA Full Classic

2,996 CC SOHC Inline four-cylinder engine, twin SU Carburetors, 80 BHP at 3,500 RPM, four-speed manual gearbox, four-wheel servo-assisted mechanical drum brakes, live axles with semi-elliptical leaf springs and friction shock absorbers.

Walter Owen Bentley, commonly known as 'WO,' worked as an apprentice at the Great Northern Railway where he designed airplane engines. The first Bentley automobile was created in London just after the end of World War I, and given a three-liter four-cylinder engine that produced 65 horsepower. It was designed by the company's founder, Walter Owen, and benefited from his technical abilities and skill. This car was the first to carry the flying 'B' insignia and the hallmark radiator casing. An example was shown at the 1919 London Motor Show, though it was void of an engine which was in active development.

The 3-litre Bentley would remain in production until 1929 with a total of 1,622 examples being produced in various configurations. The 3-Litre Bentley was the car that would give the Bentley Company its fame, emerging victorious at the 1924 24-hours of LeMans race, which is a true testament to the cars abilities, stamina, technology, ingenuity, and speed. They also competed at various other important races, such as the Tourist Trophy and Brookland's Double 12, where the cars proved their speed and durability.

Under the bonnet was an inline four-cylinder powerplant, which was a technical marvel and highly advanced for its time, featuring aluminum pistons, twin spark ignition, and an overhead camshaft that operated four-valves per cylinder. The cylinder block and head were cast as a single piece, which prevented leakage from the gaskets. The dry-sump lubrication allowed for increased oil capacity, lower center of gravity for the engine, and reduced energy/power loss.

Presented here is an incredible discovery for the fans of the Bentley marque – a wonderfully correct “Blue Label” 3-Litre Tourer with its sporting original open bodywork that was constructed by one of the premiere English Coachbuilders, Gurney Nutting.

It is believed that John McMeeking of Southampton, England, was the original owner of this vintage Bentley and its desirable specification is undoubtedly the result of his instructions. Captain Ivan Finchow of Lygarth, Dorset, is reported to have owned the car in the ‘40s, before Neil McDade of Chattanooga, Tennessee, imported it to the U.S. in 1956. Soon after, the car became part of the famed collection of Bernie Goldflies of Dayton, Ohio, and then local resident Richard Fisher acquired the 3-Litre in 1962. In 1968, George Evenson of Washington purchased the Bentley, and it remained in his care for approximately 30 years, during which time it was driven, shown, and cherished. Throughout his ownership, the Bentley was kept in heated garages and his enthusiastic use saw the car earn prizes and participate in a number of tours and rallies. The car was awarded Certificate of Merits at RROC National Meets in 1975, 1988, and 1990, as well as First in Class Certificate of Merit at the recent RROC Spring Meet in British Columbia.

Presented in a very appropriate W.O. Bentley color combination, this 3-Litre is finished in green over tan, enhanced by an exciting exposed alloy bonnet, a nickel-plated radiator, and side mounted spares. The Bentley still wears its UK registration CR 9914, and is fully equipped with a tonneau cover and an Auster rear screen. Chassis 930 is wonderfully correct, fitted with proper gauges, lamps, and mechanical hardware. The only changes from factory spec are an auxiliary engine fan as well as twin SU carburetors, which have been added for modern drivability and are easily reversible.

3-Litres are delightful motorcarz and this handsome open tourer is an ideal candidate for Bentley Driver’s Club events, CCCA CARavans, RROC Tours, and a variety of events where its outstanding dynamic character can be enjoyed. As a testament to its abilities, this Bentley recently completed a lengthy tour of Southern California without incident.

With its lovely, matching numbers Gurney Nutting coachwork and matching numbers engine and original frame, this early W.O. Bentley is an unusual find and an excellent example of England’s quintessential open tourer. One rarely comes across an early Bentley of such quality, let alone one that possesses a known history and benefits from a line of knowledgeable caretakers. This dashing 3-Litre is ideal for the collector looking for his or her first W.O. era Bentley, or anyone who appreciates a very correct and proper vintage British sports car.

ESTIMATE: $280,000 - $320,000

Often modified and rebodied, this 1925 Bentley 3-Litre retains its original engine, frame and Gurney Nutting 4-seat Tourer coachwork, a remarkably and correctly preserved survivor among its counterparts. It was imported to the U.S. in 1956 and its ownership is fully documented since including a three decade stretch with George Evenson in whose ownership it captured many awards and trophies. Finished largely in British racing green, it has a polished alloy bonnet, painted wire wheels, dual sidemounted spares, opening windshield panes and an Auster windscreen with large wings for the rear seat passengers. The upholstery is tan leather, now with the patina which only good care and consistent use can impart. The radiator shell is nickel plated. Prior owners have fitted a pair of SU carburetors for better performance and more reliable tuning and an electric fan to augment cooling during slow traffic, but otherwise it is sympathetically preserved and originally configured. Original engine, frame and coachwork 3-Liter Bentleys are rare and desirable. To find one so sympathetically and correctly preserved with open coachwork by a coachbuilder as highly regarded as Gurney Nutting is an extraordinary event and a rare opportunity for a collector who values style, history, performance and provenance.

Price: $325,000.00

This car is for sale as of June 28, 2011.

"This particular 3 Litre is a wonderfully correct and original car. This early standard chassis has its very charming, original Gurney Nutting coachwork. The car is completely numbers matching with its original frame and motor in addition to the body.

The car has been here in the Pacific Northwest for over 25 years in the hands of one collector.

This particular 3 Litre is ideal for any individual looking for his first Vintage Bentley, or any collector who is looking for a very correct and proper car."

(This car is for sale as of February 2, 2009)

Year 1925; Make: Bentley; Model: Sport Phaeton; Body Style: Standard Open Tourer 4 Door; Engine: 4 cyl. 3 Liter; Engine #: 914; Chassis #: 930; Vin #: 930; Transmission: 3 Speed Manual; Wn. Title: 0704525609; Color: Highland Green w/ Brushed Aluminum Hood; White Canvas Top; Upholstery: Tan Leather

This 1925, "blue label," right-hand drive Bentley with Gurney & Nutting body was purchased by George Evenson in 1968. The probable ownership history back to the original purchaser in the UK is: John McMeeking of Southampton, UK; to Capt. Ivan Finchow of Lygarth, Dorset, UK, 1948; to Neil McDade, Chattanooga, Tenn. who imported it into the USA in 1956; to Berny Goldflies, 18120 Otterbein Ave. Dayton, Ohio; to Richard Fisher, Dayton, Ohio in 1962; to George Evenson. A photograph of the vehicle with a brief description appears in Green, Johnnie, Fifty Years of the Marque, pg. 20 (Watson Ltd., London 1968).

The vehicle still has its UK registry plates, # CR 9914, as well as Washington Horseless Carriage License # 1369 HC . The vehicle also has side curtains, tonneau cover, and Auster rear screen. The radiator cowl and cap is nickel ("German silver") plated. The odometer reading is 1,367 km but has not been verified. Small auxiliary engine fan was retro-fitted to facilitate low speed driving in parades.

The vehicle was has been kept in heated garages throughout the Evensons' ownership.

The vehicle won prizes in numerous tours and rallies including the following: 3rd Place at the 1975 Rolls Royce Owner's Club (RROC) 24th National Meet, Bellvue, Wn. ; 1st in Class Certificate of Merit at the RROC Spring 1990 British Columbia Meet ; "Members' Choice" and Certificate of Merit at the; "2nd Place Certificate of Merit at 1989 1993; and 3rd Place Certificate of Merit at the 1988 RROC British Columbia Regional Meet

Mr. Evenson's file of service records, parts purchases, correspondence, reprints of original 3 Liter Bentley manuals and literature and other documents and records regarding the vehicle is available for inspection.

Various other Bentley parts and accessories including a valve guide cutting tool are also available at separate negotiable prices.

SUMMARY OF APPRAISAL CONDITION RATINGS

Condition Code: 5-Excellent, 4-Very Good, 3-Good, 2-Fair, 1-Poor, O-No-Rating

Exterior — Body 3; Tires 3; Lights 3; Paint 3; Wheels 3; Undercarriage 3; Glass 4; Trim 4; Top 3
Interior — Upholstery 4; Instruments /Dash 3; Panels/Liner 3; Trunk 3; Carpet 4; Spare/Jack 4
Mechanical — Engine 3; Equipment 3; Test Ride 0
Options — Pwr. Brakes No; Pwr. Steering No; Air Cond. No
Ratings — Options 3; Originality 3; Market Personality 3

Overall Rating: Very Good

"This photo has been in our family for many years and I wondered if it may be of some interest to you or perhaps the owner of this car. Registration number CR 9914."