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1973 Bentley Corniche

Classic Automobiles • United Kingdom

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This is an ultra-rare Bentley Corniche FHC, one of only approximately 4 built in its year. Finished in Highland Green with Green leather, it has a comprehensive service history and is described as a usable and practical touring companion.

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Condition 

7

Comprehensive service history, usable classic.

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Automatic

Transmission:

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Chassis No:

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

VBY 30L

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[RHD/LHD]

Ultra rare Bentley Corniche FHC, 1 of approximately 4 built that year of a total production of 63 produced.

Finished in Highland Green with Green leather.

4 previous keepers.

Comes with a comprehensive service history.

One of the rarest and fastest appreciating Bentley 2 door Classics, whilst remaining a completely usable and practical touring companion.

Points of note

£25,410

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£53,760

Median Price (Since 2020)

£158,625

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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MOT Information

Expired

Expired on Mar 20 2026

Latest MOT Mileage

30,842 miles

Registration Date

1972-12-31

MOT History

Passed

On Mar 21 2025 with 30,842 miles


Passed

On May 21 2019 with 29,843 miles


Passed

On May 01 2018 with 29,622 miles


Passed

On May 19 2017 with 29,359 miles

There were 3 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Passed

On Apr 11 2016 with 29,196 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Advisory:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Passed

On Apr 08 2015 with 28,283 miles

There were 4 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)


User Entered:
- rear shocks appear weak

Passed

On Dec 17 2013 with 27,868 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)


User Entered:
- rear shocks weak

Passed

On Dec 07 2012 with 27,258 miles

There were 3 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)


User Entered:
- o/s front inner wing starting to corrode

Passed

On Dec 21 2011 with 26,194 miles


Failed

On Dec 12 2011 with 26,194 miles

There were 5 defects noted.

Fail:
- Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)


Advisory:
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)


User Entered:
- o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Passed

On Jan 06 2011 with 25,260 miles


Passed

On Dec 21 2009 with 24,524 miles


Failed

On Dec 15 2009 with 24,524 miles

There were 5 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.

Fail:
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- (Dangerous) Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)


User Entered:
- steering column lower uj has slight play

Failed

On Dec 24 2008 with 22,794 miles

There were 5 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)


Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Passed

On Dec 24 2008 with 22,794 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Advisory:
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Passed

On Feb 18 2008 with 21,744 miles


Passed

On Aug 20 2007 with 21,726 miles


Failed

On Aug 16 2007 with 21,726 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Fail:
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Passed

On Aug 14 2006 with 20,338 miles


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