Found on PreWarCar website on July 29, 2020

1925 Bentley 3/4½ Speed Model
"Chassis 889 was delivered in February 1925 new to Major L. Bainbridge of Lincolnshire, England. The engine number was 881 and the body was a 4 seater sports body built by VandenPlas on a 9’ 9½” wheelbase chassis. The English license plate was FU4316. In the beginning of 1927 the car had an accident and was then fitted with new brake drums and leaf springs. The next owner in 1929 was W.Hutchinson of Westminster followed by C. Burn of Morpeth, Northumberland in1931. In 1933 the car was in the property of F.A. Markham of Swanley, Kent and unfortunately in 1934 the service records stopped. The Lincolnshire registration records, however, show that chassis 889 was disassembled by Bentley Ltd. in 1934 and that the chassis frame was used in the 3 litre Bentley with original chassisnumber LM1350. In 1963 the chassis of 889 was subsequently removed and sold with various components to F. Majzub. He has rebuild the car completely. In 2001 chassis 889 was for sale with a 4½litre engine probably the same as the one which is in the car now. This engine with number 828 was originally mounted in 3 litre chassis 817, but was later used in 4½ chassis RN3042. In the eighties this engine was subsequently removed from this chassis and installed in chassis 889. In 2008 889 was in the possession of John Brydon somewhere in the Midlands.

889 with her original and lovely colour scheme of maroon/black is a genuine vintage W.O.Bentley for the real aficionado. Due to her powerful 4½ litre engine she is a very fast and reliable car that easily can cope with modern traffic. The overdrive reinforces this and also guarantees a smooth running of the engine. Therefore she is the perfect vintage Bentley for long distance and trouble free touring, even on mountainous routes. To keep the looks of an early 3 LitreBentley the typical tapered radiator was renewed and enlarged to accommodate to bigger engine. A lot of work was done (brakes, magnetos, gearbox, carburettors) to make her an easy-to-handle and safe car to drive.

The VDP bodynumber is 1115. The engine (number is 828) has a original split 3 litre sump. Chassis number is 889. The steering box and the front axle are original. Boxnumber AP313. Axle number 888. Rear axle number 843; banjo nose 1163. Gearboxis a B type. The clutch is a Borg & Beck, rebuilt using modern materials. The car has an electric fuel pump. The two sloper carburettors have been fully restored. All instruments are original with 3 litre markings on. The switchplate is original with chassis no. stamped on.

To fully appreciate this impressive vintage Bentley you have to drive her."

This car is for sale as of July 29, 2020

1925 Bentley 3/4½ Litre

Chassis no: 889 ~ Engine no: 828 ~ Registration no: FU3416
Asking price: GBP £300,000
Car is located: The Netherlands

"This Bentley 3 liter Speed model (chassis #889, engine #828) has a 4½ liter engine and an overdrive. She has a new 3 liter radiator with much more cooling capacity. The two magnetos are overhauled. She is a very reliable and fast car, that starts on the button.

Chassis 889 was delivered in February 1925 new to Major L. Bainbridge from Lincolnshire, England. The engine number was 881 and the body was a 4 seater sports body built by VandenPlas om a 9’9½” wheelbase chassis. The English license plate was FU 3416.

In the beginning of 1927 the car had an accident and then fitted with new brake drums and leaf springs. The next owner in 1929 was W. Hutchinson from Westminster followed by C. Burn from Mopeth, Northumberland in 1931.

In 1933 the car was in the property of F.A. Markham from Swanley in Kent. In 1934 the Service Records stops. The Lincolnshire registration records show that chassis 889 was disassembled by Bentley in 1934 and that the chassis frame was used in the 3 liter Bentley with original chassis number LM1350.

In 1963 the chassis of 889 was subsequently removed and sold to Fuad Majzub. He has rebuild the car completely and has ordered a replica VandenPlas body from H&H Coach Works.

Chassis 889 has made long trips all over Europe and performed very well. Due to the 4½ liter engine and to the overdrive she is perfect for long distance touring."

This car is for sale as of August 1, 2018

889 (centre) during the Hertzberger Trofee 2016

"Enjoying a nice beer at the Arran Brewery in Scotland. In the meanwhile 889 goes to Italy...!"

"We have enjoyed the coastal area of Croatia with 889 during the 2015 edition of the Transappenninica. This year was the 30th edition of this Italian Tour."

"The nice 889 in our workshop, to overhaul the gearbox. There was a lot of water in it."

Pictures of 889 in Tuscany (Italy) last May.

"My 3 liter Bentley (889) at the 2013 edition of the Transappenninica in Italy. This was held in Tuscany in May. May 2013 I have installed a heavy duty radiator to accommodate the 4½ engine. To preserve the looks of the 3 liter the new radiator has the exact style of the original but with a bigger cooling capacity. It stays cool now when I enter the Alps."

"The information on the engine number is not correct. My Bentley has engine 828 which was upgraded to a 4½ by Blakeney. The 'sloper' carburetors are also reinstalled."

Since I own 889, I have driven some rallies with her in England, Belgium and France. In our search for originality we have reinstalled the 'slopers'. We have also removed the extra rear lights. Our intention is to bring 889 back in her original layout, except the 4½ litre engine. 889 is a beautiful and very fast car.

Fagnes Hivernales, Belgium - February 2010

This car was purchased by Ernest van Arendonk in 2009.

"This picture of 889 was taken in 2001 at the London classic car dealer Hall & Bradfield when the car was in the ownership of Mike Sythes.The picture was probably taken by Mr. Hall."