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1927 Bentley 3 Litre    
Original 1927 Numbers
Chassis No. LT1599
Engine No. LT1600
Registration No. YR 9319

  This car - updated
Chassis No. LT1599
Engine No. LT1600
Registration No. YR 9319

(Updated with information from Mike Wilson. - December 2016)
 
January 2020
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Found on NDR Limited website on January 7, 2020

1927 Bentley 3/4½ Litre Vanden Plas Bodied Speed Model
A matching numbered 3/4½ Litre Speed Model with continuous history from new in first class condition and with the benefit of a recent engine rebuild with Phoenix crank and rods. Driving just as a proper vintage Bentley should. Ideal for long distance touring or rally events.

This Vanden Plas coachwork was fitted in 1935 to replace what had already become unfashionable saloon coachwork by Carbodies of Coventry. The recipient of a restoration by marque specialist Clive Oliver 14 years ago this vintage Bentley has been maintained regardless of expense and the quality shows throughout. The history files show a record of the continuous ownership from new and the work carried out by the Bentley service department in period.

A very special vintage Bentley which is delightful to drive and with all the hard work done. Matching numbered, original Vanden Plas coachwork, continuous history, mechanically and cosmetically excellent and ready to go.

This car is for sale as of January 7, 2020

 
     
     
  Source: NDR Limited
Posted: Jan 07, 2020
 
     
December 2016
 

"Recently acquired this (Chassis LT1599, Engine LT1600, Registration YR9319) car which is currently having an engine conversion to 4½ litres by NDR"

 
     
     
  Source: Mike Wilson (Owner)
Posted: Dec 10, 2016
 
     
August 2016
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Found on NDR Limited website on August 23, 2016

"1927 VDP 3 Litre Bentley Speed Model
Chassis No. LT1599 ~ Engine No. LT1600

This speed model is from the last year of production, benefiting from all the improvements that eventually went into the 4½ Litre. These include heavy gauge chassis, one piece sump and factory fitted higher ratio steering. The car also benefits from VDP open sports coachwork, fitted in 1934, as its second body.

The car is in exceptional condition and benefits from a painstaking meticulous restoration, concluding around 2006, by mark specialist Clive Oliver. Since then the car has had 2 careful owners who have looked after her with no expense spared.

The car benefits from unbroken continuous history, is in superb cosmetic and mechanical condition and is matching numbers throughout."

 
     
     
  Source: NDR Limited
Posted: Aug 23, 2016
 
     
2012
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WO Technical Day at J Medcalf Esq, 2012

 
     
     
  Source: Russell Browne
Posted: May 08, 2013
 
     
August 2010
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This picture was taken on Saturday, 7th August 2010 at BDC, Silverstone.

 
     
     
  Source: PreWarCar, photos by Peter de Rousset-Hall
Posted: Aug 19, 2010
 
     
EARLIEST RECORD OF HISTORICAL FACTS & INFORMATION
 
Chassis No. LT1599
Engine No. LT1600
Registration No. YR 9319
Date of Delivery: Mar 1927
Type of Body: Saloon
Coachbuilder: CARBODIES
Type of Car: SP
   
First Owner: HENDERSON N
 
     
  More Info: Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "In Ireland. Vanden Plas tourer fitted by Green Park Motors 1935."  
     
     
  Posted: Mar 01, 2007  
     
 
 
 
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