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1971 BENTLEY T1 EX BERNARD MANNING - ONLY 31,043 MILES
United Kingdom • 3 Aug 2026 • Lot 2
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1971 Bentley T1, previously owned by Bernard Manning, boasts a rare full-length sunroof and a low mileage of 31,043 miles. It requires mechanical recommissioning and cosmetic refresh but offers a unique celebrity connection and timeless British luxury.
Condition
5
Needs recommissioning and refresh
/ 10
Automatic
Transmission:
11071
Chassis No:
Odometer:
31,043 miles
ALG 146J
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
LHD
1971 BENTLEY T1 EX BERNARD MANNING - ONLY 31,043 MILES!Few comedians of recent decades have polarised opinion as much as the late Bernard Manning (1930-2007)A big man with a big character and a big appetite to make people laugh and cringe in equal measure- and accordingly he drove a big car-although not blue as some might expect..This delightful 1971 Bentley T1 was ordered by Manning and built to his specification, including a rare full length Webasto vinyl sunroof, black leather covering to the dashboard and tops of the door panels (as opposed to the traditional burr walnut tops.Apparently his mother chose the Sage Green colour..The black leather door tops have proved to have aged better than the standard walnut…A previous keeper noted that the full length sunroof made the vehicle feel like a sports car.It would appear that this is possibly the only Bentley T1 with such a full length sunroof.During his ownership, the vehicle sported the registration YKT 60J but has now for some time ...
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 Aug 28 2020
Latest MOT Mileage
30,958 miles
Registration Date
1971-06-14
MOT History
Passed
On Aug 29 2019 with 30,958 miles
Passed
On Mar 27 2012 with 30,854 miles
Passed
On Mar 28 2011 with 30,819 miles
Passed
On Mar 17 2010 with 30,710 miles
Passed
On Mar 31 2009 with 30,354 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Passed
On Mar 26 2008 with 30,132 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Passed
On Mar 16 2007 with 29,846 miles
Passed
On Mar 28 2006 with 29,407 miles
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