Rebirth of B129SP, a 1953 R-Type DHC, engine B314S from 1986 up to 2005
by Claus Goldberg from Cologne/Germany

Part 2 

May 5, 1991. First sign of life after 3 years. My good friend Mac Zimmermann
had the honour to start the engine. Wads of smoke are from storage oil 

June 1991. Arrangements for first transport to England for body repair by
Steve Penny at Clanfield on own, self driven lorry. 

    
Some steps of body-repair in England

Body in white

May 17, 2002. B129SP at home again after another stay in England for new paint,
new inner trim, new hood and completion by Steve Penny. 

March 2005. MOT-Test and German Registration K-RR 1953 H (H means Historic Vehicle,
must be over 30 years old and paying less motor vehicle tax therefore). 

According to Bernhard Kings statement this body is of Park Ward Design No. 99
whereof 25 R-Type Bentleys have been built. 

Rear view 

Posing on Cologne horse race-course 

 

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