1983 Bentley Mulsanne Turbo
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Highlights
- Well kept and usable turbocharged Bentley
- MOT to May 2024
- Good history file
- Carburettor overhauled and oversized jet fitted
The Appeal
Bolting a big Garrett turbo to the Mulsanne’s venerable 6.75litre V8 created a Bentley worthy of the car’s Le Mans-evoking name. Power jumped 50% and overnight the firm had a sporting saloon in its finest tradition.
Less than 500 were built, which makes survivors like this early example rare and compelling. Smartly finished in British Racing Green with a lovely chocolate brown interior, it is a low mileage car that has clearly been cared for.
A thick history and long MOT provide added reassurance. The Mulsanne Turbo is pivotal to Bentley’s long history and this is a very usable example of a car that cries out to be enjoyed.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 9th September 1983
- Private registration plate included
- 11 registered keepers
- Previously painted cream which was changed in 2003
- Vendor acquired car in April 2021
- Serviced by Bentley at Potters Bar on vendor’s acquisition
- Carburettor overhaul and oversize jets fitted during vendor’s tenure
- Factory handbooks
- Tool kit and jack included
- Two folders of history
- Old tax discs
- MOT to 21st May 2024 with 97,113 miles showing on test and minor advisories
The Condition
- Appropriate British Racing Green metallic paintwork in generally good order
- Bodywork well kept with area of corrosion on offside rear arch to note
- Some light scratches on nearside rear door and under door handles
- Attractive chocolate brown leather interior with white piping in well kept order
- Factory wood veneers are well kept with no notable deterioration
- Good underside with no structural advisories on recent MOT
- Modern Bluetooth audio system fitted
- Both front electric windows are not functioning
The Mechanics
- 6,750cc Bentley hand-built V8 engine
- Fitted with Garrett turbocharger and carburettors
- 3spd automatic transmission with column shift
- Carburettor overhauled and oversized jet fitted by vendor
- Serviced by Bentley Potters Bar in April 2021
- Car has covered only 3,000 miles since
- Surface corrosion noted to front springs on last MOT test
- We have no reports of mechanical or other running issues
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1983
- Make Bentley
- Model Mulsanne Turbo
- Colour Green
- Odometer 97,867 Miles
- Engine size 6750
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Welwyn Garden City
- Location Hertfordshire
- Country United Kingdom
15
bids
from 9
bidders
- ta•••• £5,000 09/04/24
- wi•••• £4,900 09/04/24
- ja•••• £4,800 09/04/24
- ta•••• £4,600 09/04/24
- ra•••• £4,500 09/04/24
- ja•••• £4,200 09/04/24
- ab•••• £4,000 09/04/24
- ra•••• £3,500 08/04/24
- ja•••• £3,000 08/04/24
- SK•••• £2,750 07/04/24
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