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£57,888

1997 Bentley Continental T - 'SuFaCon’ Engine

Collecting Cars • UK • 30 Oct 2025

Market Position:

Lower Mid-Market

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£57,888

1997 Bentley Continental T - 'SuFaCon’ Engine

UK • 30 Oct 2025

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1997 Bentley Continental T is a modified grand tourer with a 'Superfast' engine, reportedly producing 600bhp. It has an extensive service history with approximately £175,000 spent on maintenance, and recent servicing performed by Phantom Motor Cars Ltd.

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Condition 

7

The seller notes minor wear on the front seats and grab handles. The listing encourages potential bidders to review the detailed maintenance history in the photo gallery and highlights that classic and collectible vehicles may have had cosmetic or bodywork repairs that are not visually apparent.

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130,250 miles

P917 PMA

1997

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Automatic

RHD

United Kingdom

£57,888

1997 Bentley Continental T - 'SuFaCon’ Engine

Collecting Cars • UK • 30 Oct 2025

Market Position:

Lower Mid-Market

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Description

KEY FACTS The Bentley Continental T is a luxurious British grand tourer, fitted with a revised version of the powerful ‘Superfast’ engine in 2022.

It is powered by a replacement ‘Blackpool Project’ / ‘Superfast’ twin-turbocharged 6.75-litre V8, reportedly delivering 600bhp and over 1,000Nm of torque to the rear wheels through a replacement four-speed automatic transmission.

An email from Phantom Motor Cars Ltd confirms that the car is fitted with ‘Blackpool Project’ engine number 148, which was the internal naming for the 'Superfast’ engine.

The odometer shows 130,250 miles, which is supported by an impressive summary maintenance record, reflecting approximately £175,000 of expenditure.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES Just 14 examples of the Superfast were produced for the Brunei Royal Family, which featured a thoroughly revised engine that was developed by both Bentley and Cosworth under the code name ‘Blackpool Project’.

As a portmanteau of the words ‘Superfast Continental’, this variant...

Price Analysis vs Other Continental Ts

£34,314

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£64,223

Median Price (Since 2020)

£89,700

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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MOT Information

Valid

Expires on 28th Oct 2027

Latest MOT mileage:

131,840 miles

MOT History

Passed

On 29th Oct 2026, 131,840 miles


Passed

On 11th Mar 2026, 130,722 miles


Failed

On 9th Mar 2026, 130,722 miles

There was 1 defect noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.

Passed

On 19th Mar 2025, 128,344 miles


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