£47,600
1997 Bentley Continental T
Historics • UK • 25 Feb 2023
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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£47,600
1997 Bentley Continental T
UK • 25 Feb 2023 • Lot 104
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1997 Bentley Continental T is a rare and desirable model, one of only 322 produced. It features a powerful 420bhp V8 engine, a full black leather interior with slate inserts, and a comprehensive service history, making it a collectable and capable touring car.
Condition
7
The car has a comprehensive service history, relatively new tires and a valid MOT. However, being a used car, it may have some minor imperfections consistent with its age and mileage. The description does not explicitly state any significant cosmetic or mechanical issues.
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91,040 miles
P22 CON
1997
Auction
SCBZU23CXVCH53429
RHD
United Kingdom
£47,600
1997 Bentley Continental T
Historics • UK • 25 Feb 2023
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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Description
The Bentley Continental R was launched at the Geneva Motor Show in 1991 and the styling of the handsome new coupé harked back to elegant lines of the S-Series Continental coupés produced by Bentley Motors throughout the 50s and 60s.
The turbocharged 6.75 litre, V8 engine was utilised and internally the car was similar to the Turbo R saloon.
Introduced in 1989, the Bentley Continental T brought sportier handling and higher power to the Continental range.
It has a four-inch shorter wheelbase than a Continental R, flared wheel arches accommodating the 18" five spoke alloy wheels and a more powerful 420bhp, V8 power unit.
To be expected, performance was very impressive with the big Bentley reaching 60mph in under six seconds and a top speed of almost 170mph.
This superb example of this rare and desirable model T is presented in Silver Pearl and was first registered on 3rd May 1997.
The interior is a full black leather with lighter slate inserts to the seats and steering wheel with an...
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
Expired
Expired on 12th Nov 2024
Latest MOT mileage:
91,139 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 13th Nov 2023, 91,139 miles
Passed
On 23rd May 2022, 91,035 miles
Failed
On 12th Apr 2022, 91,029 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Passed
On 28th Oct 2020, 90,807 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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