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Chassis No. 978
Engine No. 970
Registration No. XX 2238

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	Originally a Bentley 3-Litre Tourer, a 4 1/2-Litre engine was installed and it was fitted with a 4 1/2-Litre radiator about 15 years ago. It was purchased in 1960 by Lord O'Neill as a rolling chassis only and he has mounted the very lightweight 2-seater body of his own design.


	Source: Private Motor Car Collections of Great Britain, Peter Hugo, 1973 Posted: Oct 08, 2007

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Chassis No.	978
Engine No.	970
Registration No.	XX 2238
Date of Delivery:	Jan 1925
Type of Body:	D/H Coupe
Coachbuilder:	H J Mulliner
Type of Car:	SP

First Owner:	FRANKLIN H

More Info: Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "HJM body no. 3096. Broken up - used as basis of 3/41/2 - 4½ radiator, etc. 2 seater by Kenny engine MR 3380 ex MR 3380. Chassis said to be 672 - but this 3/41/2 is based on chassis and axle of 978. Now in SA."

Posted: Mar 01, 2007

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