Highlights
- Acrylic White paintwork in excellent condition
- Luxuriously appointed interior
- Extensive history file & 24 service stamps
- Just passed It's MOT with no advisories
The Appeal
The Bentley Eight was a close relative of the Mulsanne, it came in at a slightly lower price point and sold over 1,700 units. This particular car is smartly finished in Acrylic White with a red leather interior and whitewall tyres.
A large history file accompanies the car, detailing its extensive service history and its movements around the country. It has also spent some time in Salamanca, Spain.
Overall, this Bentley appears to be in excellent condition and has been well looked after by its current and previous owners.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered in Leeds in March 1987
- Supplied with new mot until March 2024
- Excellent service record 24 stamps
- Spent time in Salamanca, Spain
- Much original literature: owner’s manual, warranty etc.
- Covered only 100 miles in the past year
The Interior
- Burgundy Red leather showing light signs of use
- Cream headlining in good condition — one piece of trim to rear coming away
- Deep red carpets showing little wear, protected by Bentley overmats
- Burr walnut veneered dashboard
- Dual zone climate control — upper and lower
- Cruise control
- Moto-Lita steering wheel
- Door cappings could benefit from re-lacquering
- Clean and tidy boot
- Original Bentley tool kit
- Electric seat adjusters work, although passenger seat front/rear adjustment is temperamental
The Exterior
- ‘Acrylic White’ paintwork
- Excellent chromework, unmarked front grille surround
- Whitewall tyres
- Stainless steel bumpers
- Some minor damage to rubber section of rear bumper
- Alloy wheels in presentable condition
The Mechanics
- 6.75 litre V8 engine
- Starts, runs and stops as it should
- Recent spending on parts totalling £2,600
- New air conditioning compressor and re-gas
- Recent new fuel accumulator and handbrake pads
- Said to be in excellent mechanical condition overall
Summary
In all, this Bentley Eight is an attractive motorcar, which has an imposing presence on the road. It has been well cared for and is presented in ready-to-go condition.
The chic white paintwork still looks very smart, along with the polished fixtures and fittings and the interior is pleasantly worn but still presentable.
We’re sure that this Bentley’s next owner will provide its next owner with many more miles of service.
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