Description
The car has had two owners. I had her imported from Illinois in the US in 1988. She always sailed through the MOT. I have all repair receipts.
Condition. Works done include:
1992. Last NOS differential sourced in the US.
1993. Retrofiitted with 1952 power steering unit
1990s. New roof and matching top boot cover in dark green fabric. Only Rolls-
Royce fabric available at the time!
1990s. Engine rebored following oil overfilling. Hardened valve seats fitted.
1990s. Exterior re-chromed
2000. Roof mechanism re-chromed and re-bushed
2000. Body re-sprayed
2000. Some interior fabric restoration
2000. New carpets
2000. Auxiliary 12 volt radio/ battery and charging fitted. Will also run 12v
wipers (supplied but not fitted.)
2003. Brand new (NOS) differential fitted.
2021. Gearbox rebuilt
2021. New ignition electrics
2022. New brakes
2023. Some minor chromework.
2024. New front window hydraulic cylinders replaced.
2025. July. Two new rear brake cylinders and one brake hose fitted.
2025. Aug. New exhaust system
2025 Aug. New battery
2026 June. Electric fuel pump.
2026 May. Front bumper re-chromed
2026 July. Total body re-spray
Needing to be done,
* Front "moustache" will need replacing one day. Bit hard to find right now.
* Rear bumper is dinged slightly on one side and needs re-chroming.
* VACUUM windscreen wiper needs fixing OR replace with NEW 12 volt ELECTRIC windshield wiper - as supplied - Auxiliary 12 volt radio/ battery and alternator fitted in 2000.
* Minor cosmetic work needed inside.
* Some small part re-chroming here and there needed.
Otherwise mechanically, all good.
Betsy was spotted by a "talent scout" in Ladbroke Grove in 1989 and become a star of Nick Mason's Fleetwood Classic Limousines wedding and promo cars. She married and ferried celebs to and from events for 25 years including Take That after their first TOTP show in 1992
