Andrew Chapman
Joined: 20 Jun 2023
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Location: United Kingdom
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 Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2023 1:22 pm Post subject: Car history |
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| Hello everybody. I have recently joined the drivers club after acquired a 1948, 4257cc Bentley VI. I have a copy of the original delivery information showing it was first sold to Rt Hon Osbert Peake in London. However it says the car was originally black with blue hide upholstery but is now British racing green with brown upholstery and I'm not sure what chassis shape it originally had. The car has only had 3 previous owners and I'm hoping that somebody may know or knew the second owner. Thanks in advance, Andy |
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John Murch
Joined: 05 Jun 1976
Posts: 1567
Location: London, United Kingdom
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| Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2023 4:07 pm Post subject: |
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According to Bernard King’s book, your car would seem to be chassis no. B99CD first registered with number KMA475 and in 2007 owned by “Frost”.
The indication is that it is a “special” and may have been in Australia registered CRU 196.
Have you checked with the club as to what information they hold on the car? |
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Christopher Carnley
Joined: 16 Nov 2007
Posts: 2746
Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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| Posted: Sat Jul 08, 2023 9:20 am Post subject: |
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B99CD.
The CRU196 number refers to B101CD.
Pre "D" series cars had flawed gearbox parts. |
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Andrew Chapman
Joined: 20 Jun 2023
Posts: 5
Location: United Kingdom
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Lovely picture there of my car seen in Kensington in 1988. Thanks |
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Andrew Chapman
Joined: 20 Jun 2023
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Location: United Kingdom
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Andrew Chapman
Joined: 20 Jun 2023
Posts: 5
Location: United Kingdom
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| Posted: Sat Jul 08, 2023 11:29 am Post subject: |
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| Hi John, yes I am checking the cars history with the club but unfortunately the chap who does all that is on holiday until the end of August. Probably cruising the continent in his Bentley |
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Andrew Chapman
Joined: 20 Jun 2023
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Location: United Kingdom
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