£19,125 (Est: £20,000 - £24,000)
1975 Bentley T1 Just c.26,000 miles from new
United Kingdom • 29 Apr 2026 • Lot 77
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1975 Bentley T1, one of only 1,711 produced, has approximately 26,000 miles and is finished in Scot's Pine over Luxan Light Green leather. It comes with a large history file but has a noted issue with brake fluid spillage in the engine bay.
Condition
6
The car shows moderate wear with some brake fluid spillage in the engine bay, but the leather and woodwork are in excellent order. There's evidence of careful maintenance, but some reconditioning might be required to address the brake fluid issue.
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Automatic
Transmission:
SBH20478
Chassis No:
Odometer:
26,000 miles
KTW 554N
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
PLEASE NOTE: Unfortunately, the vendor misread the brake fluid level on arriving at the auction and topped it up pressurised.
This has resulted in the brake fluid spraying within the engine bay, please see photo's on the website.
By 1965, Rolls-Royce was well-practised in the art of badge engineering and, while the new T Series Bentley was aimed at the world's many devotees of the 'Flying B' logo, it was essentially a re-badged version of the Silver Shadow.
Its arrival was none too soon however and, together with the Shadow, did much to reverse the notion that Rolls-Royce was falling behind the times.
It certainly resulted in many firsts for the company, including unitary construction rather than separate body/chassis units, disc rather than drum brakes and independent rear suspension.
Though 7in shorter and 3.5in narrower than the Bentley S3 it replaced, the John Polwhele Blatchley-penned T1 nevertheless possessed greater space for both luggage and passengers and boasted far more...
Points of note
£1,495
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£12,205
Median Price (Since 2020)
£60,775
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on May 23 2018
Latest MOT Mileage
22,479 miles
Registration Date
1975-03-10
MOT History
Passed
On May 09 2017 with 22,479 miles
Passed
On May 24 2016 with 22,306 miles
Passed
On Nov 03 2014 with 21,937 miles
Passed
On Nov 03 2011 with 21,233 miles
Passed
On Sep 28 2010 with 19,969 miles
Passed
On Oct 01 2009 with 19,783 miles
Passed
On Sep 30 2008 with 19,165 miles
Failed
On Aug 04 2008 with 19,159 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Passed
On Jun 18 2007 with 18,709 miles
Passed
On Jun 20 2006 with 17,885 miles
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