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1931 Bentley 4 Litre
Chassis No. VF4020
Engine No. VF4086
Registration No. MV 267
 
September-November 2008
For sale by Stanley Mann Racing
 
 

Stanley Mann's website displays this car as an 8-litre.

Text accompanying the photographs on Stanley Mann Racing website states: "Rebuilt some 20 years ago as a full 8 litre Le Mans Tourer and definitely with the WOW factor... The drive I (Stanley Mann) had today in her was amazing... Engine has just had a full ground up rebuild and the whole car is showing a little patina which makes her look great."

Also: "One of the great Bentleys excellent for long rallies... Realistically priced."

New photographs and update on Stanley Mann's website on Oct 13, 2008:
Specifications
- 8 litre triple carb engine
- Full 8 litre servo brakes
- Le mans long-range tank
- Speed Six rear axle with 3-1 ratio so 100 mph is only 3200 revs and there’s plenty more to come
- Four-seat fabric covered Le Mans body in perfect condition
- Mileage since first rebuilt in this style 15,000

 
     
     
  Updated: Nov 17, 2008 (Stanley Mann Racing website states the car as SOLD as of Nov 17, 2008)
Updated: Oct 14, 2008
Updated: Oct 08, 2008
Updated: Oct 06, 2008
Posted: Sep 23, 2008
 
     
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Watch video here.

 
     
     
  Source: YouTube
Posted: Oct 25, 2008
 
     
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"When catching the train from the Netherlands to Italy you will need to lower the windscreen."

Bentleys at an orchard in Southern France

Bentleys in the mist
 
 

 

 
     
     
  Source: Wim Kamper
Posted: Feb 23, 2007
 
     
2003
In England in 2003 / Owned by a BDC member
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A 1931 4-litre, fitted with low-built coachwork by Freestone and Webb.

 
     
     
  Source: From article "The New and the Old" published in "The Autocar", March 30, 1934
Posted: Feb 25, 2008
 
     
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Chassis No. VF4020
Engine No. VF4086
Registration No. MV 267
Date of Delivery: Sep 1931
Type of Body: Coupe CABRIOLET
Coachbuilder: Freestone & Webb
Type of Car: S
   
First Owner: PEARCE Major
 
     
  More Info: Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "F/8110. Special Ewart bonnet. Now Le Mans replica, 8 Litre engine."  
     
     
  Posted: Mar 01, 2007  
     
 
 
 
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