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£9,682

1978 Bentley T2

Collecting Cars • Italy • 14 Nov 2024

Market Position:

Lower Mid-Market

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£9,682

1978 Bentley T2

Italy • 14 Nov 2024

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1978 Bentley T2 is a restored example with a 6.75-litre V8 engine. It features a Garnet over Magnolia color scheme, restored interior, and recent service history, making it a presentable classic luxury saloon.

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Condition 

7

The car has been restored with resprayed paintwork and a restored interior. The service history seems consistent and the car is described as ready to be enjoyed on the open road.

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120,132 miles

444 MOT

1978

Auction

Automatic

RHD

Italy

£9,682

1978 Bentley T2

Collecting Cars • Italy • 14 Nov 2024

Market Position:

Lower Mid-Market

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Description

KEY FACTS This 1978 Bentley T2 is a restored early example of the elegant late ‘70s luxury classic, which is presented in a tasteful colour scheme.

Power comes from a 6.75-litre Rolls-Royce / Bentley L-Series V8, coupled to a three-speed automatic transmission.

The engine and chassis are noted to be original.

This example is noted to have been owned initially by The Chelsea Workshop Bentley specialist in London, before being owned by the seller’s mother.

The seller inherited the car in 2010 and has driven it all over Europe, it is currently located in Milan, Italy.

DVLA records show that the car has had nine former registered keepers in the UK.

The odometer indicates 120,132 miles, though this is not warranted.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES The Bentley T2 series is a badge-engineered version of the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II, just as its predecessor was ostensibly a Silver Shadow I.

Changes over its predecessor included rack and pinion steering, an improved air conditioning system, ...

Price Analysis vs Other T2s

£5,034

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£14,386

Median Price (Since 2020)

£44,715

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MOT Information

Exempt / No Records

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Latest MOT mileage:

Unknown

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