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1971 BENTLEY T1 EX BERNARD MANNING - ONLY 31,043 MILES

United Kingdom • 3 Aug 2026 • Lot 2

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AI Listing Summary

This 1971 Bentley T1, formerly owned by Bernard Manning, boasts an exceptionally low 31,043 miles and a rare full-length sunroof. While it starts and drives, the car requires mechanical recommissioning and bodywork refresh, with visible surface rust and interior leather cracks.

Condition

6

The car has low mileage and a substantial history file, but the bodywork could use a refresh with signs of surface rust. The paintwork has patina, and the Connolly leather interior has expected cracks, indicating it's ripe for restoration. Mechanically, it starts and drives but needs recommissioning.

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Automatic

Transmission:

11071

Chassis No:

Odometer:

31,043 miles

ALG 146J

Reg Number:

RHD/LHD:

RHD

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 som...