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Bentley 3 Litre Speed Model

1924 · Manual · Black

£235,000

Listed today at Vintage & Prestige, Northampton. Last checked today.

Key facts

Year: 1924
Registration: KU 5155
Gearbox: Manual
Engine: 3.0-litre inline-four
Fuel: Petrol
Drive: RWD
Body: Convertible
Colour: Black

About this car

This 1924 Bentley 3 Litre is an early Speed model, identifiable by its red-badged radiator and twin sloper carburettors. It carries chassis number 807 and is registered KU5155.

The open tourer body is Vanden Plas number 1087, fitted when the car was new. It still wears its original eggshell black paint with a polished aluminium bonnet, while the chassis rails and running gear are painted red.

The car was used until 1954, then laid up for around 35 years. After that the mechanics were thoroughly rebuilt, and it has since done rallies in France, Australia and New Zealand as well as shorter local runs. Bentley's chassis records show it maintained up to 1939. A hood and a full-length tonneau cover are included.

Written by Vertar from Vintage & Prestige’s listing. Check the details with the dealer before you buy.

Performance

The maker’s official figures for this model, not measurements of this car (Engine layout from Bentley Motors (Cricklewood) records for the 3 Litre. Period power, weight and guaranteed-speed figures vary between sources and could not be confirmed, so they are left null.).

Engine: 2,996 cc, 4 cylinders
Engine position: Front-engined
Induction: Naturally aspirated