Highlights
- Carte Grise de Collection
- Original Havana leather interior with attractive patina
- Supplied with factory documentation from the Rolls-Royce Enthusiast's Club
- Stored in a garage throughout its life
The Appeal
Pitched as a more sporting alternative to the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow, the Bentley T1 is a rare thing indeed. Less than 2,000 were made versus nearly 17,000 of its Rolls-Royce sibling.
Here we have a very smart survivor finished in an elegant two-tone scheme. It is offered with factory documentation from the Rolls-Royce Enthusiast's Club and comes with the French Carte Grise de Collection, making it an appealing proposition for collectors across Europe.
Here we have a very smart survivor finished in an elegant two-tone scheme. It is offered with factory documentation from the Rolls-Royce Enthusiast's Club and comes with the French Carte Grise de Collection, making it an appealing proposition for collectors across Europe.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1973
- Left-hand drive
- French Carte Grise de Collection
- The serial numbers are reported to match
- 7,483 km indicated
- Some invoices available
- Factory documentation from the Rolls-Royce Enthusiast's Club
- Bentley grille replaced with a Rolls-Royce grille by a previous owner
- Technical inspection valid until 16/10/2025
The Condition
- Bodywork appears free from notable corrosion, the vendor states
- Rear skirt needs some attention
- Original Havana leather with patina (leather may need conditioning)
- Woodwork is in good overall condition
- Paint presents well overall with age-commensurate patina
- Always stored in a garage, we are told
- Four new tyres provided (not mounted)
- "General chassis condition shows minor deformation", we are informed
The Mechanics
- 6.75-litre L Series V8
- Automatic transmission with four gears
- Vehicle doesn't drive often, so brakes and lights need checking
- New starter and fuel pump
- The vendor states the car starts immediately
Inspection results:
- Major issues: Insufficient parking brake efficiency
- Major issues: Headlight alignment
- Major issues: Brake light functionality
- Major issues: Gas emissions
- Minor issues: Steering box or rack lacks proper sealing
- Minor issues: Steering linkage has damaged dust cap
- Minor issues: Shock absorber has defective protection
- Minor issues: Exhaust pipe and silencer damaged but without leaks
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