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1930 Bentley 4½ Litre    
Original 1930 Numbers
Chassis No. AD3666
Engine No. AD3668
Registration No. FM 404

  This car - updated
Chassis No. AD3666
Engine No. AD3668
Registration No. UR 6847

(Updated with information from owner Sati Lall. - August 2015)
 
October 2018
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Found on NDR Limited website on October 6, 2018

1930 Blower Bentley. Body By Vanden Plas
A car with the strongest possible individuality and it is certain that it is immensely likeable no matter from what angle one may regard it - The Autocar magazine 1930.

One of the most charismatic performance machines of the period. A matching numbered Blower with the 10ft 10 inch wheelbase retaining the original body from Vanden Plas, with full recorded ownership history showing seven keepers from new. A much enjoyed Blower used regularly on trips across the continent, driving superbly and ready for long distance motoring. Welcome at events across the world.

This car is for sale as of October 6, 2018

 
     
     
  Source: NDR Limited
Posted: Oct 06, 2018
 
     
January 2018
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William Medcalf, Liss, West Sussex

 
     
     
  Source: Flickr, posted by user 'The 289 Register'
Posted: Apr 12, 2018
 
     
July 2014
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Brooklands Reunion, July 2014

 
     
     
  Source: Flickr, posted by user 'Wim te Riet'
Posted: Mar 10, 2015
 
     
 

'Unknown' vintage Bentley has been identified as Chassis no. AD3666 by Sati Lall

"Have had the car for many years. Was previously registered as BLG 326." — Sati Lall (Owner), Aug 25, 2015

 
 
August 2013
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Car in the photograph
bears Reg. No. UR 6847
on the number plate
   
 
 

"Photographed at the BDC Silverstone meeting, 10th August 2013. This one is on DVLA as a 1930 4.5 Litre, first registered 24th April 1930."

 
     
     
  Source: John Skidmore
Posted: Oct 25, 2014
 
     
2013
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The Sir Henry (Tim) Birkin Celebration Rally (in Germany) 2013: A tribute to his achievements 80 years after his passing away

Bentley 4.5 litre supercharged; 1930; ch.no. AD3666; Le Mans style 4 seater sports tourer; 4 cyl.; heavy crank engine with supercharger fitted. Was formerly 55 years with same owner, original body.

Participating Team: Rai and Tajpal Lall; UK

 
     
     
  Source: LouisChevrolet.com
Posted: Jul 15, 2013
 
     
December 2007
Offered for sale by Stanley Mann Racing
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Complete right down to her original handbook
 
 
 

"Unique the only 4 1/2 (heavy crank) still with its original body and all its original organs (yes matching everything).

Four owners from new (last one had her for 55 years).
Mileage just 105,000 from new.
To be restored either by us or by purchasers choice.
When fully restored, so original she could enter Pebble Beach and win.
I would consider this as being the most valuable 4 1/2 litre but patience on this rebuild would be so rewarding both financial and satisfying."

 
     
     
  Source: Stanley Mann Racing
Posted: Dec 07, 2007
 
     
2006
In England in 2006 / Owned by a BDC member
February - March 2006
Offered for sale by Stanley Mann Racing
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"This is the rarest of finds with exceptional history.

This Bentley is exactly as it left the factory and she has retained all her original parts so if you want to say matching, well, everything is. Yes, she runs well but will need some work.

Many times over the years we're asked for an original V.D. Plas 4½ litre which is unrestored but what makes this so special is that it's a heavy crank model.

These are the models that can be turned into a Blower replica. As a Blower replica the value skyrockets but, in this form, if restored as she is, you would have a most desirable Vintage Bentley."

 
     
     
  Source: Stanley Mann Racing
Updated: Mar 01, 2006
Posted: Feb 28, 2006
 
     
EARLIEST RECORD OF HISTORICAL FACTS & INFORMATION
 
Chassis No. AD3666
Engine No. AD3668
Registration No. FM 404
Date of Delivery: Apr 1930
Type of Body: 4-seater
Coachbuilder: Vanden Plas
Type of Car: No info
   
First Owner: PROCTOR SMITH
 
     
  More Info: According to original Vanden Plas Coachbuilder records, this car was originally fitted with Body No. 1641 with a Sports 4-seater Tourer; black fabric; red wheels; 4/1930.

Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "Vanden Plas body no. 1641. Last heard of 1963 reg BLG 326."
 
     
     
  Updated: Jul 06, 2007
Posted: Mar 01, 2007
 
     
 
 
 
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