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THE MONACO SALE 'LES GRANDES MARQUES À MONACO'
FRIDAY 11TH MAY 2018
Chassis No: YR5094
• New despatched to Singapore
• Professionally restored in the 2000s • Ideal for Bentley's 100th Anniversary celebrations in 2019
This magnificent 8-liter is one of only 100 such cars produced by WO Bentley, of which only some 80 or so survive. Originally bodied as a limousine by Thrupp and Maberly, chassis number 'YR5094' was felt in Singapore where its Chinese owner used the Bentley for sporting adventures with his lady friends; the Bentley as 'The Harem Saloon'. During WW2, the Bentley was walled up inside a mine, returning to the UK in the late 1940s / early 1950s. Owned by a Mr Peter Quinn, the UK registration mark 'NLH 43', which it retains today. Mr Quinn removed the original bonnet and scuttle.
He sold the Bentley to mark stalwart Peter Morley, most remembered for his endeavors with the Napier Bentley not to mention many more successful WO competition specials. Morley shortened the chassis to a wheelbase of 10 '10 ", fitted a stylish 2 seater body and raced the Bentley very successful with the Vintage Sports-Car Club for a number of years.
The car's next owner, a Mr Posnett, dismantled it He kept 'NLH 43' until 2002 when, still dismantled, it was bought by John Cobbing, who commissioned The Vintage Workshop (Wayne Huckle) to be awarded its restoration, in the course of which the car was re-bodied as a four-seater, two-door tourer, complete with Gurney Nutting-style helmet wings.
The chassis was restored to its original specifications, being rewired and rebuilt with new bushes, pins, etc., while the original one-shot lubrication system was overhauled. The engine was rebuilt with new valves, valve guides, water pump, front and rear water plates, oil drain tubes, etc., and fitted with a new bottom three-throw drive gear. Fully checked and sorted, the original crankshaft 0.012 "undersize.New bronzes were made and re-white metalled, and it was decided to use new connecting rods and modern shell bearings - the best of both worlds. and the crankcase and sump machined to accept modern oil seals.
He sold the Bentley to mark stalwart Peter Morley, most remembered for his endeavors with the Napier Bentley not to mention many more successful WO competition specials. Morley shortened the chassis to a wheelbase of 10 '10 ", fitted a stylish 2 seater body and raced the Bentley very successful with the Vintage Sports-Car Club for a number of years.
The car's next owner, a Mr Posnett, dismantled it He kept 'NLH 43' until 2002 when, still dismantled, it was bought by John Cobbing, who commissioned The Vintage Workshop (Wayne Huckle) to be awarded its restoration, in the course of which the car was re-bodied as a four-seater, two-door tourer, complete with Gurney Nutting-style helmet wings.
The chassis was restored to its original specifications, being rewired and rebuilt with new bushes, pins, etc., while the original one-shot lubrication system was overhauled. The engine was rebuilt with new valves, valve guides, water pump, front and rear water plates, oil drain tubes, etc., and fitted with a new bottom three-throw drive gear. Fully checked and sorted, the original crankshaft 0.012 "undersize.New bronzes were made and re-white metalled, and it was decided to use new connecting rods and modern shell bearings - the best of both worlds. and the crankcase and sump machined to accept modern oil seals.
The carburettors were stripped and rebuilt with new jets, needles, cork washers, etc., while the
auto-vac was similarly overhauled with new valves, seals, internals, etc. Renowned expert Tony Stairs rebuilt the magneto. A new ignition coil, points, and condenser were fitted, and the distributor overhauled. A new exhaust system was made with a 3 "straight-through section as the original design, while the silencer is straight-through with a center baffle.The radiator was fully restored with a new core and re-chromed outer shell, while two The original fan assembly has been retained, but not fitted to the present time.
The gearbox was stripped and checked; all gears have been found in excellent condition, and new bearings have been used throughout the rebuild. The rear axle was dismantled, stripped and inspected, and the nosepiece removed. New half-shafts were fitted together with new wheel bearings, etc. A new crown wheel and pinion was designed and fitted, and the car has a 3.21: 1 final drive ratio giving it long legacy on the motorway and also around the world.
The front axle was stripped and new kingpins and bushes fitted. Stub axles were crack-tested and found to be sound. New wheel bearings and felt washers, etc. were installed. Two original wheels were restored with new outer rims and spokes, then four new wheels were commissioned and built. Found to be in excellent condition, the steering column has been dismantled and rebuilt with all new bearings. The brake has been dismantled and found to require a new seal and brass fingered disc underneath. All components were cleaned and the servo overhauled.
Following the restoration 's completion, the Bentley' s owner enjoyed numerous trips, including Le Mans, where he was able to stretch his legs, behaving impeccably with no problems. A previous participant of the BDC Competition (2011 & 2012) plus the Chateau d'O Concours in Northern France (2014), and a familiar visitor to many at BDC Silverstone Race Meeting. Having enjoyed the Bentley tremendously the current owner has decided that it should be a new custodian, hence the decision to sell. Offered with a UK V5C registration certificate, this magnificent 8-Liter would definitely be welcome to any of the celebrations planned for Bentley's 100th Anniversary in 2019.
The gearbox was stripped and checked; all gears have been found in excellent condition, and new bearings have been used throughout the rebuild. The rear axle was dismantled, stripped and inspected, and the nosepiece removed. New half-shafts were fitted together with new wheel bearings, etc. A new crown wheel and pinion was designed and fitted, and the car has a 3.21: 1 final drive ratio giving it long legacy on the motorway and also around the world.
The front axle was stripped and new kingpins and bushes fitted. Stub axles were crack-tested and found to be sound. New wheel bearings and felt washers, etc. were installed. Two original wheels were restored with new outer rims and spokes, then four new wheels were commissioned and built. Found to be in excellent condition, the steering column has been dismantled and rebuilt with all new bearings. The brake has been dismantled and found to require a new seal and brass fingered disc underneath. All components were cleaned and the servo overhauled.
Following the restoration 's completion, the Bentley' s owner enjoyed numerous trips, including Le Mans, where he was able to stretch his legs, behaving impeccably with no problems. A previous participant of the BDC Competition (2011 & 2012) plus the Chateau d'O Concours in Northern France (2014), and a familiar visitor to many at BDC Silverstone Race Meeting. Having enjoyed the Bentley tremendously the current owner has decided that it should be a new custodian, hence the decision to sell. Offered with a UK V5C registration certificate, this magnificent 8-Liter would definitely be welcome to any of the celebrations planned for Bentley's 100th Anniversary in 2019.
Original Source:
https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/24953/lot/123/?category=list&length=100&page=1
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