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A fine 3 Litre Speed model. Known to us for many years, this 3 Litre has a continuous history and has had 3 owners in the last eighty years. The body and numbered mechanical components are the original items as fitted by the Cricklewood works, with carburation provided by those lovely twin SU Slopers. The interior is charming and comfortable.
The eggshell black paintwork with red chassis and aluminium bonnet, correctly numbered, are traditional of the period and in fact the original colours of this Bentley. A nice original feature of note is the three piece windscreen, with its hinged top panes, and the tubular side pillars which disappear inside the coachwork which is absolutely right for a Vanden Plas body of this year. Later on, Vanden Plas fitted outside mounted pillars which made body assembly quicker and this later method is commonly adopted by restorers.
Not for the concours arena, but in remarkably good order, in a condition which is best described as "just right." Much enjoyed on tours in the UK, Europe and South Africa for over thirty years by her former owner, a retired Concord pilot.
Well known on the touring circuit, this 3 Litre has been the catalyst which has formed great and lasting friendships.
W.O. Bentley, noted in his autobiography that customers found the Three Litre Bentley enjoyable to drive from point to point and that is still true today.
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