Highlights
- Rare Mulsanne Turbo with around 300bhp
- Appealing metallic green over beige colour scheme
- Solid and presentable car with scope for cosmetic improvement
- In good order after six years dry storage
- Recent MOT
The Appeal
The Mulsanne Turbo has an important place in Bentley’s illustrious history. It was with this car, in 1982, that the firm’s fight back began. After two decades of badge-engineering, here, finally, was a distinctive and unique Bentley-branded model.
Naturally, it had a big Garrett turbo that upped power to around 300bhp. That ensured the Mulsanne Turbo, with its appropriate Le Mans-referencing name, fitted neatly into the lineage of powerful Bentley saloons.
Just 496 SWB cars were built and this is likely amongst the last. One of the 61 Mulsanne Turbos hand-crafted in 1985, it is classically finished in a British Racing Green-referencing metallic green with a complementary cream leather interior. It is in good, solid and presentable condition with some age-related marks.
Little used since the current keeper acquired it in 2018, it will require a fresh MOT and perhaps some recommissioning and checks before it hits the road again. It looks like a very good base for that work, giving the buyer an entertaining and rare sporting saloon to enjoy once done.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 10th June 1985
- Mulsanne Turbo production ran from 1982 to 1985
- Chassis number confirms this is a factory Mulsanne Turbo
- 496 SWB cars were built with 61 produced in 1985
- Nine registered keepers
- Current keeper since 11th August 2018
- New MOT recently done expires 22 July 2025
- One minor advisory on last MOT
- Now showing 131,689 miles
- Eligible for MOT, tax and ULEZ exemption as Historic Vehicle from April 2026
The Condition
- Mid green metallic paintwork in generally well kept and original condition
- There are some light marks to note such as chips to door and arch edges
- Bodywork is in good order across car with some age-related marks to note
- These include an area of light bubbling to offside rear arch
- Bodywork otherwise appears in good order with no obvious deterioration
- Exterior fittings such as bumpers and trim well kept with no visible damage
- Some trim elements such as rear badging show light tarnish but not unsightly
- Sits on factory ‘Turbo’ alloy wheels which appear well kept and largely undamaged
- Interior is very presentable and generally well kept with some patina to note
- This includes deterioration to dashboard veneers but door veneers present well
- Dashboard and console switchgear is presentable with some use marks to note
- Carpets in mid green to match paintwork with contrasting cream piping
- Carpets through cabin and boot generally presentable but boot showing some wear
- Cream leather seats are upgraded Mulsanne Turbo versions in good condition
- Leather appears supple and uncracked with generally very presentable finish
- Driver’s seat shows inevitable bolster wear but it is light and not unsightly
- Leather headlining in good order with no notable stains or marks
The Mechanics
- 6,750cc hand-built Bentley V8
- Garrett turbocharger increases power to around 300bhp
- Twin SU carburettors
- 3spd automatic gearbox with column shift
- No reported running or driving issues
- Little use since current keeper acquired car
- Some recommissioning should be anticipated by the buyer
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