1922 Bentley 3 Litre At the foundation of W.O. Records show the original finish to be “scratched aluminum with a black varnish” and it presents in that style livery today. I would also like to receive other relevant marketing communications from Bentley via email (view Privacy Policy).Registered Office: Pyms Lane, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 3PL, England.

The company's first it was developed from 1919 and made available to customers' coachbuilders from 1921 to 1929. The body detailing is marvelous, featuring accessories like a period saddle-mount jerry can, period fire extinguisher, single side-mount spare wheel, and a Wilmot-Breeden Calormeter. One of the earliest entries in ledger shows the car received an updated, stronger A-Type gearbox, which is the same ‘box fitted to the car today.

The Bentley was very much larger than the 1368 cc Bugattis that dominated racing at the time, but double the size of engine and strength compensated for the extra weight. In February 1926, the guarantee was transferred to one S P Pulham of East Finchley, London N2, who in October of that year advertised the car for sale as a '1924 Bentley 4-door Weymann saloon, passed 100% by Bentleys recently'. All vehicles on this page: WLTP drive cycle: fuel consumption, mpg (l/100 km) – Combined 17.4-20.8 (13.6-16.2). Please provide your e-mail address below and we’ll send you a link to download the brochure. Bentley’s enduring legacy sits Bentley Motors first production model – the rugged, high-performance 3-Litre.

The Speed Model could reach 90 mph (145 km/h); the Super Sports could exceed 100 mph (161 km/h).

Sometime in the 1930s, chassis 103 was re-bodied with a similar, albeit later style Vanden Plas touring body (number 1261) with unusual “LeMans-type” cycle wings.

Combined CO₂ – 308-365 g/km.

The very first prototype sprang to life in Bentley’s Cricklewood workshop in 1919, and soon the company had a demonstrator on the road. W O Bentley proudly unveiled the new 3-litre car bearing his name on Stand 126 at the 1919 Olympia Motor Exhibition, the prototype engine having fired up for the first time just a few weeks earlier. Our featured 3-Litre is chassis number 103, a very early-production Short Chassis model, recognized as one of the oldest surviving W.O. Build Start: 1933. Foden on 7th September 1923.As was usual with prestige car makers during the 1920s and 30s, Bentley supplied the engine, drivetrain, suspension and chassis, leaving the choice of bodywork for the client.

The nickel-plated Lucas headlamps, German silver radiator shell, and other flashes of brightwork are in superb order.

Bentley’s original vision of ‘a fast car, a good car, the best in its class’ brought to life.
Model Tourer Chassis#: 331 Sold for $239,626 2011 H & H - Pavilion Gardens June 8, 2011 : 1923 Bentley 3-Liter Short Chassis Sports Open Tourer Chassis#: 332 Sold for $203,000 It first raced at Brooklands on Saturday May 7th 1921 with Bentley works driver Frank Clement at the wheel but was unplaced. It is sure to be a welcome addition to any collection and is ready for touring and adventure.

“sloper” carburetors and ML CG4 magnetos. 1933 Bentley 3½-Litre specs. We use cookies to enhance your experience.

1927 Bentley 3-Litre Speed Model History W alter Owen Bentley, commonly known as 'WO', worked as an apprentice at the Great Northern Railway where he designed airplane engines. Brochure language The engine bay is very well detailed without appearing over-restored, displaying a period-appropriate appearance. It stayed in production from 1921 to 1929 and won countless races, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1924 and 1927.