Highlights
- Exceedingly rare coachbuilt ‘Shooting brake’ by Coway of Westhoughton, Lancashire
- High-performance turbocharged ‘S’ version
- Just 37,900 miles from new
- Exempt from road tax and MOT testing
- ULEZ Compliant
- Superbly presented inside and out
The Appeal
The 'Shooting Brake' sees origins in the 1890s, would you believe. Effectively the grandfather of the estate car, these long-wheelbase vehicles featured large rear bays to carry gun racks, ammunition, hunting spoils and the odd deer carcass. It was a privilege that the wealthy enjoyed near exclusively - and naturally, the equipment it required usually meant the requirement of a big, well-built chassis.
It's of little surprise, then, that most 'Shooting Brakes' were built upon the likes of Rolls-Royce and Bentley, who continue to monopolise the market today, nearly a century-and-a-half later. That's not all, mind - many different coachbuilders over the decades have taken on base cars and built them into the ever-illustrious format. One such company was Coway of Westhoughton, Lancashire - who built twelve of these unusual, angular-backed vehicles.
Picked out in a striking Mustard over Claret, this remarkably finished car is a headturner, sure - but it's still a Bentley. That means below the bonnet is the same, highly regarded twin-turbocharged V8 powerplant and, inside the cabin, incredible luxury that matches up to the eyecatching paintwork in a very able manner.
Alongside the obvious body modifications, this handsome car's retrimmed cabin includes high-quality hides, a DVD player, parking sensors, Blaupunkt multidisc CD/Radio, navigation hardware and two umbrellas.
It's of little surprise, then, that most 'Shooting Brakes' were built upon the likes of Rolls-Royce and Bentley, who continue to monopolise the market today, nearly a century-and-a-half later. That's not all, mind - many different coachbuilders over the decades have taken on base cars and built them into the ever-illustrious format. One such company was Coway of Westhoughton, Lancashire - who built twelve of these unusual, angular-backed vehicles.
Picked out in a striking Mustard over Claret, this remarkably finished car is a headturner, sure - but it's still a Bentley. That means below the bonnet is the same, highly regarded twin-turbocharged V8 powerplant and, inside the cabin, incredible luxury that matches up to the eyecatching paintwork in a very able manner.
Alongside the obvious body modifications, this handsome car's retrimmed cabin includes high-quality hides, a DVD player, parking sensors, Blaupunkt multidisc CD/Radio, navigation hardware and two umbrellas.
The History and Paperwork
- Originally supplied in standard form to the Channel Islands
- Believed to be 1 of 12 Mulsanne Shooting Brakes made
- 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
- Purchased from Car & Classic in May 2024
- Since then, it's covered around 2,200 miles
- Exempt from road tax and MOT testing
- 37,900 miles indicated and supported by the service/MOT history
- 385bhp / 572lbs of torque model
The Condition
- Striking 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 sets 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
- We've no reports of any mechanical issues
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