Highlights
- Exceedingly rare coachbuilt ‘Shooting brake’ by Coway of Westhoughton, Lancashire
- High-performance turbocharged ‘S’ version
- Just 35,775 miles
- Exempt from road tax and MOT testing
- ULEZ Compliant
- Superbly presented inside and out
The Appeal
Originally developed as early as the 1890s in order to carry gun racks, ammunition and hunting spoils, the ‘Shooting brake’ was the grandfather of what we now call the estate car. As game shoots were very much the preserve of the wealthy elite, shooting brakes were built upon the most high-end chassis of the period and so were usually based on Rolls-Royces and Bentleys.
This coachbuilt 1983 Bentley Mulsanne Turbo pays homage to early Shooting Brakes and was built by Coway of Westhoughton, Lancashire. Alongside the bodywork modifications, it was completely re-trimmed in high-quality hides and fitted with such luxuries as a DVD player, parking sensors, Blaupunkt multi disk CD/radio, navigation and two umbrellas.
The History and Paperwork
- Accompanied by a substantial paperwork file which includes the full Bentley book pack, original order form and specification sheet
- Large collection of invoices for parts and servicing
- Exempt from road tax and MOT testing
- Originally supplied in standard form to the Channel Islands
- 35,775 miles indicated and supported by the service/MOT history
- 385bhp / 572lbs of torque model
- Believed to be 1 of 12 Mulsanne Shooting Brakes made
The Condition
- Mustard over Claret paintwork
- Sports radiator grille and colour-coded bumpers
- Straight and solid bodywork in very good order
- No notable finish defects and no indication of accident damage
- OEM 18” alloy wheels in lovely condition and shod with a set of Pirelli tyres - all of which reportedly show excellent tread depth
- Roof rack and high level brake light fitted
- Woodwork renewed/refurbished during the conversion and the cabin was retrimmed in maroon-piped magnolia leather
- Equipped with lambswool over rugs
- No notable wear apparent to the upholstery and controls
- Equipped with a wooden steering wheel
- Rear passengers have the benefit of picnic tables, a DVD player and two sets of headphones
- Equipped with parking sensors and navigation facility
- Two umbrellas
- Air conditioning and cruise control
- 2 set of keys plus V5 present
The Mechanics
- 6.75-litre turbocharged V8 petrol engine
- Automatic gearbox
- Beautifully presented engine compartment
- We’re informed that it starts readily and drives very well - as one would expect from a Bentley
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