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Country of origin:Great Britain
Produced from:1929 - 1931
Numbers built:55 (all versions)
Designed by:Vanden Plas
Author:Wouter Melissen
Last updated:March 21, 2016
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Chassis: HB3403
Originally delivered to Henry Birkin as a naturally aspirated 4½-Litre Bentley, this is the second example to be fitted with a supercharger. It was raced extensively by Birkin and other famous drivers with appearances at Le Mans and Brooklands but ultimately no major victories were scored. A subsequent owner left the car in a field, exposed to the elements but fortunately it was discovered in time and saved. During the 1950s, it was meticulously restored and since then it has been beautifully preserved. Owned by Bentley Motors ltd., this, the second ever Blower Bentley is shown regularly at events on both sides of the Atlantic.

Chassis details
Manufactured in 1930
Engine number SM3902
First owner Henry Birkin
License plate UU 5872
Appearances

2019 Goodwood Festival of Speed 2015 Goodwood Festival of Speed 2015 Goodwood Festival of Speed 2015 Goodwood Festival of Speed
2015 Goodwood Festival of Speed 2015 Goodwood Festival of Speed 2015 Goodwood Festival of Speed 2015 Goodwood Festival of Speed
2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed
2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed 2009 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
2009 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 2009 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 2007 Goodwood Festival of Speed 2007 Goodwood Festival of Speed
2007 Goodwood Festival of Speed 2007 Goodwood Festival of Speed

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