£103.5k
By order of the Executors: The Richard Evans | Manx Motor Museum Collection 1923 Bentley 3-Litre Boat-Tail Roadster
Bonhams • UK • 15 Dec 2023
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£103,500
By order of the Executors: The Richard Evans | Manx Motor Museum Collection 1923 Bentley 3-Litre Boat-Tail Roadster
UK • 15 Dec 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1923 Bentley 3-Litre Boat-Tail Roadster, chassis number 178, boasts a rich history, including original ownership by S Wilkinson and later acquisition by Richard Evans for his Manx Motor Museum collection. While initially a saloon, its body was replaced in the 1960s with a boat-tail replica, and mechanically restored to its original 1923 specification, making it a mechanically original example.
Condition
7
The car was restored in the 1960s and has been on display for around 60 years. It was running a year ago and should need minimal recommissioning. The description states that the original coachwork was discarded, and the car was rebuilt. There is no mention of any damage.
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United Kingdom
1923
Auction
£103.5k
By order of the Executors: The Richard Evans | Manx Motor Museum Collection 1923 Bentley 3-Litre Boat-Tail Roadster
Bonhams • UK • 15 Dec 2023
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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Description
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Originally a saloon by Harrison • Known ownership history • Re-bodied and mechanically restored in the early 1960s • Original mechanical specification • On display in the Manx Motor Museum for circa 60 years Offered for sale in its 101st year, this very early 3-Litre Bentley was completed in February 1923 with saloon coachwork by R Harrison & Son of Northwest London and first owned by one S Wilkinson of West Bromwich.
Built on the desirable Short Standard chassis, '178' has brakes on the rear wheels only and frame characteristics different from those of later models, which have four-wheel braking.
Other early features include the blue radiator badge; beaded edge wheels/tyres; single Smiths five-jet carburettor; geared throttle; high-geared steering; two-wire non-earthed electrics; and a high rear axle ratio.
The original registration was 'OK 6928'.
Names of all the car's owners are recorded in the documents file, there being five up to 1936 when the Bentley was acquired by its s...
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