Bruce H Brown
The current custodian pictured with his car in 2003.
Year manufactured........ : 1914
Chassis number............. : n/a
Engine number............... : n/a
Engine type..................... : Straight 4 monobloc twin plug - 2001cc - (70 x 130mm bore & stroke)
Coach builder................. : Martin Hull - copying the original Bentley & Bentley design for the Isle of Man TT
Registration number....... : LL2687
Body style......................... : Twin seat streamlined torpedo
Body colours..................... : Bare aluminium
Interior................................ : Red leather seats
In November 2003 Bruce Brown, the current owner, published the first book that covers the history of the DFP cars as sold in the UK by Bentley & Bentley Ltd.. This excellent book includes much previously unpublished information covering the early life of WO Bentley plus a detailed review of his influence on the development of the DFP marque.
The mortal remains of the 12/40 as collected from France in 1986.
A cheerful looking mechanic assembling the new chassis.
The metal framework used as a guide for the eventual sheet aluminium body shape.
The final success! Loton Park 2003.