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1970 Bentley T1 Convertible (Pre Corniche)
Classic Automobiles • United Kingdom
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a rare 1970 Bentley T Series MPW drop head coupe, one of only 4 produced that year. It features a Caribbean Blue exterior with Dark Blue leather interior and comes with a comprehensive history file and recent expenditure of £70,000.
Condition
7
Well-maintained, comprehensive history file.
/ 10
Automatic
Transmission:
DBH8241
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
220 F
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
An extremely rare and desirable Bentley T Series MPW drop head coupe, in fact chassis DBH8241 is believed to be 1 of just 4 produced in 1970.
Ordered by Mr S.W.
Mitchell in 1969 through Mead Cockshoot Ltd, as well as numerous special features Mr Mitchell requested his Bentley be finished in Caribbean Blue with Dark Blue leather which it still retains to this day, testament to the maintenance and love this elegant machine has received throughout its life.
The History file is comprehensive and contains bills from the 70 s up to the present day, build sheets, all the original handbooks and recent expenditure amounting to £70,000!
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 27 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
16,677 miles
Registration Date
1970-07-15
MOT History
Passed
On Mar 28 2025 with 16,677 miles
Passed
On Jun 21 2018 with 14,918 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Passed
On May 22 2017 with 14,831 miles
Passed
On Jun 11 2016 with 14,737 miles
Passed
On May 15 2015 with 14,548 miles
Passed
On Apr 24 2014 with 14,519 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed
On May 09 2013 with 14,389 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed
On Mar 28 2012 with 14,216 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Passed
On Mar 21 2011 with 14,041 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- Corrosion forming to the o/s/f floorpan but not exccesive
- Oil leak
Passed
On Jun 01 2009 with 13,625 miles
Passed
On May 30 2008 with 13,180 miles
Passed
On Jun 28 2007 with 12,907 miles
Passed
On Jun 01 2006 with 12,442 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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