Description
The Bolesworth Castle May 2024 Classic & Performance Car Auction
Sunday, 12th May 2024
1985 Bentley Continental Convertible
Registration - C853 BJD
Chassis No - SCBZD0008FCH10238
M. O. T. - TBC
Odometer - 85, 395
This pretty 1985 Bentley Continental Convertible is finished in a classy and very period 1980s mint green metallic. The bodywork and paintwork are described as being in ‘excellent’ condition, as are the 6. 75-litre V8 engine and automatic transmission. It has a full MOT and the odometer reads 85, 395 miles. It has a cream leather interior with dark green piping, featuring indulgent lamb’s wool carpets – and the modern convenience of a sat nav system. This is expertly integrated into the fascia, maintaining an ‘OE’ appearance. The vendor says this car is a rare early carburettor example, “one of 400 made”. The 1985 Bentley also benefits from a recent brake overhaul.
The Bentley Continental line is a storied and popular one within Bentley Motors. It was originally used between 1952-1965 to signify special chassis with more powerful engines, which were supplied to hand-picked coachbuilders for the fitting of specialist bodywork. The name was later revived in 1984 as a more focused coupe and convertible version of the Rolls-Royce Corniche. The Continental name was also used to mark the rebirth of Bentley as a company distinct from Rolls-Royce, following the Volkswagen takeover of the brand; the pivotal Bentley Continental GT was introduced in 2003 and survives to this day.
In summary:
· Excellent-condition Bentley Continental Convertible
· Rare early carburettor model
· Features smartly-integrated sat nav system
This Car has been entered into Hampson Auctions, The Bolesworth classic and performance car and motorcycle auction, which will be held at Bolesworth Castle, Tattenhall, Chester, CH3 9JJ on Sunday 12th May 2024.
Viewing sessions will take place at Bolesworth castle from 9am - 7pm on Saturday 11th May and from 9am - 12:00 on Sunday 12th May, with the auction itself commencing at 12pm on Sunday 12th May, and you are very welcome to join us there.
Prospective buyers can bid in the room, online, over the telephone or via commission, please contact Hampson Auctions directly if you would like to arrange one of the latter two options, or if you would like to request a condition report.
The auction catalogue so far is available to view via our website.
Auction entries are currently still being accepted, if you have a vehicle which you would like to consign, please contact us.
£70000 - £80000
Buyer's Premium 12. 5%
