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1973 Bentley T-Series Saloon Formerly part of the Dr James Hull and Jaguar Land Rover collections

United Kingdom • 24 Apr 2024

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1973 Bentley T-Series Saloon, formerly part of the Dr. James Hull and Jaguar Land Rover collections, is finished in Larch Green Metallic with Tan leather upholstery. It features a 6230cc V8 engine, automatic transmission, and desirable 'Radial Tyre' specification, with an MOT valid until April 2025.

Condition

7

The car has been sympathetically recommissioned after dry storage and retains its original handbook and book pack. The vendor was impressed by the condition of its rubbers, brightwork, and tires and could not find evidence of any substantive corrosion.

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Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

SBH16652

Odometer:

86,000 miles

Reg Number:

TPB 50M

RHD/LHD:

RHD

PLEASE NOTE: This lot has a MOT certificate valid until April 2025 Launched in October 1965, the Bentley T-Series utilised the same monocoque bodyshell, all-round independent suspension (self-levelling at the rear) and disc brakes as its Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow sibling.

The lightest Bentley for a generation, its mellifluous 6230cc V8 engine (enlarged to 6750cc during 1970) and smooth-shifting automatic transmission endowed the four-door saloon with a surprising turn of speed.

Typically luxurious, the T-series' interior was an alchemic blend of the finest Connolly leather, rich wood veneers, deep carpets and polished chrome.

In all some 1,711 T-Series were sold versus 16,721 Silver Shadows.

According to its accompanying copy factory records, chassis SBH16652 was ‘built to Page 16, Issue 15 SVR.1072 of the Special Requirements Brochure’.

Recalibrated for radial tyres, the Bentley was finished in the stunning combination of Larch Green Metallic with a Light Fawn headliner, Tan leat...