Great specification with black over cream and carbon veneers
Long MOT to July 2024 with no advisories
Excellent example of this hand-built Bentley saloon
The Appeal
The Brooklands name evoked Bentley’s competition-crushing success at the cradle of motor racing and was intended as an ‘entry level’ model. But there was nothing basic about this £150,000 car which borrowed its sporting-tinged aesthetics from the Turbo.
It did without a Turbo until the 1997 model year when the gargantuan 6.8litre V8 got a 300bhp light pressure turbo. Just 1,343 Brooklands left the factory of which only 652 were RHD.
This is a desirable 1997 model year example, registered late in 1996 and one of the 194 RHD Brooklands built that year. Presented in a particularly compelling black and cream colour scheme – with complementary carbon fibre veneers – its low mileage is supported by 19 service stamps.
The MOT runs to July 2024 with no advisories meaning it all adds up to a great example of a potent Bentley saloon.
The History and Paperwork
First registered 29th November 1996
1997 model year confirmed by turbo and revised front seat squabs
10 owners from new with current owner since 3rd February 2021
Full of set of factory leather hardbacked brochures and wallet case in excellent condition
19 service stamps from Bentley main dealers and marque specialists
Most recently fully serviced on 24th September 2020 at 77,314 miles
Has covered only 3,000 miles since
All five auxiliary belts replaced on 2nd February 2021
Replacement Bentley badges helpfully supplied
Additional Bentley parts in boot which appear to be a mat set
MOT to 30th July 2024 with no advisories and less than 400 miles covered since test
Excellent MOT history with no advisories on any test since 2011
MOT history verifies the low mileage
£99,500 new
last serviced at 80,000 miles
The Condition
Well specified in metallic black over cream leather
Interior and exterior in very good condition with no noticeable issues to report
The bodywork betrays no signs of corrosion or damage
The paintwork is well presented, appears to be original and only a couple of small marks
For completeness the chrome trim on the nearside A post is very lightly rippled
Seven spoke 17in alloys wheels complement the Turbo style
The rims are in good order with a couple showing only light corrosion
Factory specification Avon Turbosteels fitted all round with good tread and condition
Well specified interior with later improved 1997 model year seats with longer squabs
High specification includes electric seats with memory and heating and remote stereo
Seats front and back are well kept with little wear, which is continued to door cards
CD multichanger in centre armrest
Four spoke leather wheel in good order
Carbon weave veneers a pleasant change from wood finish and in good order
This dark trim neatly accents the light cream interior
Centre console contains factory relocated gear lever and veneer shows light cracks
Leather headlining in matching cream and showing no marks
Boot area follows limited wear of rest of car with good presentation and full size spare
The dashboard odo readout appears to be a little dim but this may be a light or settings issue
The Mechanics
6,750cc hand built V8 engine with light pressure turbo delivering 300bhp
4spd automatic gearbox with factory console shifter of later Bentley models
Electric traction control system of 1997 model year cars
Full service history with 19 stamps by main dealers and specialists
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