Highlights
- Full service history including original build papers
- Very low mileage of 63,000 miles
- Recent service and general checks in 2024
- Highly original in beautiful Deep Ocean Blue metallic
- Recent new battery, white wall tyres and a/c service
- MOT to April 2026
- Eligible for Historic Vehicle status from 1st April 2026
The Appeal
Calling its new saloon the Mulsanne was a firm statement of intent by Bentley. Recalling the daring-do of those Bentley Boys barrelling down Le Mans’ bumpy straight put distance between this more sporting-orientated car and its softer Rolls-Royce sibling.
These are imposing and distinctive cars, even 40 years on, as this car proves. Finished in the rather beguiling shade of Deep Ocean Blue metallic with Cream Marvelon leather interior, it is a highly original car that remains in very good condition.
It is clear that this car’s quintet of keepers have looked after it. They have certainly kept the mileage down too as it now shows just 63,000 miles. The maintenance file is impressively bulky and includes a comprehensively stamped service book and the original build sheets.
The vendor acquired the car a couple of years ago and has continued the tradition of previous keepers. Recent work has included a service in 2024 at 62,371 miles. All four tyres have been replaced with eye-catchign whitewalls and there has been work to the electrics and rocker covers. The a/c received a service and regas earlier this year.
The car comes to market with the transparency of a lengthy MOT to April 2026. If the vendor chooses, that could be the car’s last because from 1st April 2026 it will be eligible for Historic Vehicle status, making it tax, ULEZ and MOT exempt. Another good reason to consider this majestic example of Bentley’s classic saloon.
The vendor says:
“She is a beautiful looking car colour combination is great it turns heads every time she goes out.”
History and Paperwork
- First registered 1st August 1985
- Four previous keepers
- Current keeper since April 2023
- Vendor describes the car as having full service history
- Extensively stamped service book can be checked in photos
- Regularly serviced in recent years
- Last service April 2024 at 62,371 miles
- A/C regassed and serviced in 2025
- Electrical and rocker cover repairs in November 2024
- Well-ordered history file as shown in photos
- Includes original build sheets and specification
- Current MOT to 24th April 2026 with one minor advisory
- Eligible for Historic Vehicle status from 1st August 2025
- We are told the car has been carefully maintained rather than restored
- Stored in a heated garage on a trickle charger
- Factory handbooks as shown
- V5C in the current keeper’s name
- Private number plate will be removed prior to sale
- HPI clear
The Condition
- Attractive and well-preserved Deep Ocean Blue metallic paintwork
- There are few indications of age to the paintwork as can be checked in photos
- Vendor says paintwork is original so buyers should be realistic about minor ageing
- Bodywork presents very well and is said to also be very original
- Recently fitted with new white wall tyres
- Cream Marvelon interior in very good condition with barely any age
- Even high traffic areas such as driver’s seat present well
- Walnut veneers throughout car reported to be in good order
- The vendor states the seats look like new which buyers can check in photos
- The vendor informs us that carpets are in excellent order
- Additional sheepskin rugs included
- Air conditioning system recently cleaned and recharged
- Modern Blaupunkt stereo with owner's handbook as shown
- Underside presents well in photos with no structural advisories on MOT
- We are told that everything works correctly
The Mechanics
- 6.75-litre V8 engine
- Twin SU carburettor model
- 3spd automatic transmission
- Well-maintained car with details in photos
- Recent service in 2024 with less than 1,000 miles covered since
- Recent attention to the electrics and rocker cover gaskets, as shown in the photos
- The vendor states it drives exactly as a Bentley Mulsanne should
- Recently fitted with a new battery
- All systems and features reported to be in working order
- One minor advisory on lengthy MOT
- Has been kept on a trickle charger while in storage
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