Description
One of just three cars built to Design No 6357 by Hooper
Full ownership history from 1936 to present day known
Complete with the original registration book and extensive historical records
Current thirty year ownership
Fitted with a high ratio back axle to allow relaxed cruising at higher speeds
A beautifully maintained Derby Bentley with very attractive coachwork
Chassis No B172GA is the second of just three cars built to Design No 6357 by Hooper. It was originally completed and delivered in May 1936 to Major Sir Robert Spencer-Nairn of Fife Scotland. It remained in the Edinburgh area until 1987 when owned by the following:- August 1945 Jean K Watherston, April 1952 Moir & Baxter Ltd, August 1955 Ian Hamilton Shearer and from 1959 to 1987 by Robert G Steven. In 1987 it was purchased by Carrowmorw Ltd in Llanfairfechan in Wales and then in early 1994 by John Philip Evans of Wrexham who supplied the car later that year (in July) to its present owners who have retained it ever since. During their thirty-year ownership period Chassis No B172GA has been meticulously maintained and improved whenever deemed necessary, resulting in a car of great quality both mechanically and cosmetically. The files that accompany the car are as extensive as we have seen for a car of this age, with original documentation and records dating back to the 1950’s along with the car's original registration book from 1936. Over the years Chassis No B172GA has been maintained by some of the finest names in the industry, including Brunts of Silverdale, Bunty Scott Moncrieff and Alpine Eagle. Works that have been carried out include but are not limited to extensive mechanical works including an engine overhaul, rewiring, coachwork restoration, retrimming and a new hood. A higher ratio rear axle has been fitted to allow relaxed cruising. Over the past thirty years, the car has been used regularly for touring in the UK and overseas. It also won the trophy for the best pre-war carat the 2021 RREC Northern Concours. The car both presents and drives beautifully and is ready tobe used for touring. It must be seen in person to be truly appreciated.
