1926 Bentley 3-Litre Speed Model
- Engine
- 3.0L inline-four
Chassis LT 1583 is a 1926 Bentley 3-Litre Speed Model, distinguished by its red radiator badge and factory-fitted C-Type gearbox, 17-gallon fuel tank, and 6½-Litre-style mixture controls. Bodied by Freestone & Webb in the French Weymann fabric-panel saloon style, it retains its original Weymann patent plate and matching-numbers engine. Delivered new to noted Bentley collector Robert Miesegaes, the car passed through several British custodians before entering the current family's ownership in 1967.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold £126,500 (≈ $158K)
- 1926-05-01 → 1928Factory deliveryRobert Miesegaesfull documentation
First owner, took delivery new. Several mechanical modifications were made during his tenure, including gearbox changes and a new chassis frame. Known as a frequent commissioner of bespoke Bentleys.
- 1928 → 1929Acquisition unknownGM Carterpartial documentation
- 1929 → 1934Acquisition unknownW Shukerpartial documentation
- 1934 → 1948Acquisition unknownJ M Oldenpartial documentation
- 1948 →Acquisition unknownI J H Pitmanpartial documentation
- → 1967Acquisition unknownK L Georgepartial documentation
One of several brief British custodians after Pitman; the last before the car passed to the present owner's family.
- 1967 →Private saleCurrent owner's familyfull documentation
Acquired from K L George. Documentation on file includes the original registration logbook, MOT certificates from 1965 to 2005, and various invoices. The car was latterly kept in static display before being restored to running order.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1927Modification
An A-Type gearbox and a low-ratio steering box were installed to replace earlier components.
Work carried out during Robert Miesegaes's ownership, as recorded in Clare Hay's reference work.
- 1928Repair
The original chassis frame was replaced with a new unit.
Also carried out during Miesegaes's ownership period.
- 2025InspectionVintage Bentley
A formal inspection by a recognised marque authority confirmed the presence of the original matching-numbers engine and assessed overall condition; a written report was placed on file.
Inspection carried out by William Medcalf.
- —Service
After a prolonged period of static display, the car was brought back to running order, though a full mechanical assessment before road use was recommended.
Exact date of recommissioning not stated in the catalogue.
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