1929 Bentley 4.5 Litre

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Tourer Coachwork: Thrupp and Maberly Chassis Num: MR3990   This particular car is one of a very small number of vintage Bentleys that have survived with their original open four-seater coachwork intact. Chassis MR3390 was delivered to Thrupp & Maberly, one of the oldest English coachbuilders who excellence had attracted the patronage of the Royal Family. The exquisite touring bodywork on this car is the only example of Thrupp & Maberly coachwork on a 4.5-Litre Bentley chassis. It retains all its original fittings, including engine and gearbox. In 1938 the car was sent back to Thrupp & Maberly to have the windscreen raked back and a second rear door added. Since then it has been used on hill climbs and rallies by subsequent enthusiastic owners.

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Event	Group
Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance	European Classic Open

 

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