1924 Bentley 3 Litre
For Auction
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Vehicle Specifications
- VIN548
- Classic Car ID102692322
- Stock Number1405466
- CategoryAntiques
- Body StyleN/A
- New/UsedUsed
- MileageN/A
- EngineN/A
Classic Car Overview
Offered Without Reserve 120,000 - 180,000 EUR
- Tourist Trophy-style polished two-seater taper-tail body built in the style of Woolf Barnatos Jarvis-bodied 3-Litre
- Acquired by The Godehardt Collection in 2003
- Engine rebuilt to 4 -Litre specification
- Driven extensively in current ownership on rallies and tours throughout Europe
Please note if this vehicle is exported outside of the EU an export license will be required.
Veuillez noter que si ce vhicule est export hors de lUE, une licence dexportation sera ncessaire.
This 3-Litre Speed Model is identified by the dashboard key plate, numbered 548, of the car from which its engine was sourced, delivered in May 1924 to one WCG Black and later damaged in a fire in 1948. The engine is mated to what appears to be a Bentley Works Service recommissioned chassis frame, appropriately numbered RC964, shortened to 9 ft in wheelbase and fitted with a Tourist Trophy-style polished two-seater taper-tail body with vermillion wings, built in the style of Woolf Barnatos famed Jarvis-bodied 3-Litre by Grabner of Oxford in 1969.
The car was acquired by the current collection in 2003 from noted specialist Stanley Mann, its owner since 1995 and restorer, who as part of the transaction rebuilt the engine to 4 -Litre specification. Further notes in the file indicate that the engine was fitted with a Phoenix crank and rods, and new gears installed in the gearbox and rear axle, among other modifications invoices for which are included in the file. More recently, C-Type gears were supplied by William Medcalf.
Since its acquisition the current family has driven the 3-Litre extensively on many tours and rallies throughout Europe, as well as on the famed Nrburgring. It has been an excellent mount for such journeys and will continue to be so for a new enthusiastic caretaker.
To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM website at rmsothebys.com/auctions/pa26/.
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