Saw this today...

[Schmeeky]

Riding alongside Ulswater today, saw this little beauty parked up at a lakeside hotel, and had to stop for a better look...









I waited around for a little while, see if I could ambush the owner and find out a little about it, but in vain.

It's obviously a Bentley, and I'm guessing 1930's, and if anyone can tell me more I'd be grateful!

[wibble cb]

looks like this very car:



A 1935 Bentley 3 1/2 litre

[RB26DETT]

Look at the paint work.

That really is a credit to the owner.

[stevie_a]

Bentley (Saloon)

Date of First Registration 01 03 1935
Year of Manufacture 1935
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 3669CC


This plate would have been issued by London C.C. (currently Stanmore London NW).

Edited by stevie_a on Sunday 11th April 12:28

[Schmeeky]

Cheers guys! It really was in beautiful original condition, and great to see it being used.

This is what I call a proper motor car!

[4rephill]

Shouldn't this post be moved to here?: http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[Schmeeky]

Oops! Probably should have been in there. I'm not from round here though, I'm usually to be found in Biker Banter!

[williamp]

Yep, a Derby Bentley. I wonder who did the coachwork- it looks very "heavy" at the back. There are some beautiful bodies Derby's around.

[Huntsman]

williamp said:

Yep, a Derby Bentley. I wonder who did the coachwork- it looks very "heavy" at the back. There are some beautiful bodies Derby's around.

I'd hazard a guess at Gurney Nutting. (Most likely wrong!)

[graemel]

4rephill said:

Shouldn't this post be moved to here?: http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Definately not as I would never have seen the piccies. Nice one Mike what a lovely motor vehicle. Lakeside Hotel, stayed thee a few months back for an old mates 60th. Whilst having lunch witnessed a Hurricane flying low over the lake. V12 merlin engine oh my god

[Carsie]

I've just come through Clare (Suffolk) and seen a beautiful RR Silver Dawn- lovely sight first thing in the morning- the sunshine's obviously bringing them out- it'll be the girls next LOL!