1973 Bentley T Type

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Highlights

  • Excellent restoration prospect
  • Accompanied by four service history books
  • Recently subject to a cabin refurbishment 
  • Mechanically standard
  • Odometer displays 87,000 miles but actual mileage is 187,000 as car has gone around the clock

The Appeal

The T Type was Bentley's first monocoque-bodied saloon, sharing much with the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow but with a far smaller production run. With its distinctive Bentley grille and a more sporting character than its Crewe stablemate, the T Type has nevertheless carved out a reputation of its very own.
This 1975 example is accompanied by four service history books. Recent cosmetic attention has seen the interior leather Connolised and all woodwork refurbished. The exterior is ready for some restoration work, and offers solid bones for the work to begin. Mechanically, the vendor states the 6.75-litre V8 and three-speed automatic are in fine form, with the car driving well and the brakes performing as expected.
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Key Information

  • Odometer displays 87,000 miles but actual mileage is 187,000 as car has gone around the clock
  • Country of registration: United Kingdom
  • Technical inspection status: MOT exempt
  • Technical specs: 6,750cc V8, 3-speed automatic
  • Paperwork: Four service history books included

The Detail

  • The vendor reports that the car starts and runs with no known faults
  • Interior leather recently Connolised
  • All woodwork has been refurbished
  • Paintwork is original and showing some signs of patina
  • Bodywork is a little tired, with notable corrosion to the front passenger-side arch
  • Colour-matched wheels are a little tired
  • Underside appears solid, with some patina
  • Red leather interior is vibrant and well-kept
  • Woodwork in good overall condition
  • Instruments are clear and legible
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Auction Details

  • Year1973
  • MakeBentley
  • ModelT Series
  • ColourBlue
  • Odometer87,000 Miles
  • Engine size6750cc
  • TransmissionAutomatic, 3 speed
  • Steering positionRight Hand Drive
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Seller TypePrivate
  • TownWillingale
  • CountyEssex
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
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