Registration No: F923 TLU
Chassis No: SCBZE00A3KCH24841
MOT: November 2022
In 1980, by now in Rolls-Royce ownership, the T Series Bentley, along with the R-R Silver Shadow sister model, was replaced by the Mulsanne and R-R equivalent. The bodyshell was longer, wider and lower and gave owners 30 per cent greater glass area. Initially, engines for both Bentley and R-R were normally aspirated 6,750cc V8s. A turbocharger was added for the more powerful Mulsanne Turbo in 1982 (with 200 bhp boosted to 300, 135 mph top speed and 0-60 mph time down to 7.6 sec.) and an improved Turbo R followed in 1985, by when there was also a cheaper (£49,497) Bentley Eight with non-turbo motor, mesh grille and younger, more minimalist interior.
With just c.52,500 miles from new and current ownership since 1994, and just 3 formers private keepers prior to that, this Bentley Eight is finished in Vermillion Red complemented by a Cream leather with Red piping interior with matching sumptuous Red carpet. In the custodianship of the current owner since 1994, he tells us the Eight “has very rarely been out in the rain, is always garaged and has just been fitted with a new battery. The service book is stamped up to 2005 at 50,707 miles. The Eight is offered with the original handbook and aforementioned service book, the original tool kit and a collection of old tax discs.
PLEASE NOTE: The number plate photographed is not included in the sale
For more information, please contact:
James McWilliam
james.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk
07943 584760
Auction: Imperial War Museum, Duxford, 19th Oct, 2022
An auction of classic & collector motorcars
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