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1929 Bentley 3 Litre    
Original 1929 Numbers
Chassis No. DN1741
Engine No. DN1744
Registration No. UV 7549

  This car - updated
Chassis No. DN1741
Engine No. DN1744
Registration No. UV 7549

(Updated with information from owner Richard Belveal. - June 2018)
 
October 2018
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1929 beauty to be shown in local charity car show October 14, 2018.

 
     
     
  Source: The Daily Courier
Posted: Oct 12, 2018
 
     
June 2018
 

"I purchased DN1741 from a former BDC member Jack Hilton who passed away last year. Prior to that I bought 103 from him, both cars are unique and it's an honor to look after them. Jack bought 1741 from an auction that was representing the Klein family in August 1999. To the best of my knowledge the car has never been restored. Johnnie Green sent Jack several hand written letters discussing 1741's performance in different racing events etc. All great stuff. He named the Bentley 'Green Fly". We are keeping it original, patina and all.

I have been a BDC member for seven years."

 
     
     
  Source: Richard Belveal (Owner)
Posted: Jun 21, 2018
 
     
2016
 

This car was purchased by Richard Belveal in 2016.

 
     
     
  Source: Richard Belveal (Owner)
Posted: Jun 17, 2018
 
     
2006
In USA in 2006 / Owned by a BDC & RROC member
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  Source: Greatest Cars, Ralph Stein, 1979
Posted: Oct 08, 2007
 
     
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The person in the photograph is probably William Klein Jr., former owner of this car (Reg UV 7549). This information has been provided to us by Don Struke who is a friend of Bill Klein (William Klein Jr.'s son). — VintageBentleys.org

 
     
     
  Source: Unknown
Updated: Aug 01, 2011
Posted: Oct 08, 2008
 
     
1947
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The last 3-litre built — once owned by Stuart Wilton and now Johnnie Green. It is McKenzie-tuned, with h.c. pistons, balanced crankshaft and 26lb. off the flywheel. It averaged 77.21 m.p.h. in the BDC Brooklands's race in 1935.

 
     
     
  Source: From article, The 3-litre Bentley published in "Motor Sport" magazine, February 1947
Posted: Mar 10, 2008
 
     
EARLIEST RECORD OF HISTORICAL FACTS & INFORMATION
 
Chassis No. DN1741
Engine No. DN1744
Registration No. UV 7549
Date of Delivery: Aug 1929
Type of Body: 4-seater
Coachbuilder: WYLDER
Type of Car: SP
   
First Owner: TOWNEND W T
 
     
  More Info: Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "Was Ch. HT 1644, 3/34 A box from 967 fitted. In USA."  
     
     
  Posted: Mar 01, 2007  
     
 
 
 
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