£12,375
1978 Bentley T2 Saloon
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 11 Nov 2023
Market Position:
Upper Mid-Market
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£12,375
1978 Bentley T2 Saloon
UK • 11 Nov 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1978 Bentley T2 is a handsome example finished in Caribbean Blue. It has undergone an extensive restoration in 2017/18, with receipts totaling £38,904, and recent service in May 2021. It is offered at No Reserve from a prominent UK Bentley Collection.
Condition
7
The car is described as being in generally very good condition, with a recent restoration including a bare-metal respray. There is a tiny amount of surface rust that would benefit from attention. The car runs and drives without fault and has been well-maintained. The interior is unusual but well-kept, with dark blue leather and velour rear seats. There is an extensive history file.
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53,516 miles
XNG480S
1978
Auction
SBH33098
RHD
United Kingdom
£12,375
1978 Bentley T2 Saloon
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 11 Nov 2023
Market Position:
Upper Mid-Market
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Description
Outwardly distinguishable from the Silver Shadow only by virtue of its different radiator and winged 'B' mascot, the T-Series Bentley was introduced alongside its Rolls-Royce sibling in 1965.
Mechanically identical, the duo represented a complete break from tradition, being the first of the Crewe factory's models to employ unitary construction.
Originally of 6,230cc, the pushrod V8 engine grew to 6,750cc in 1970 and provided identical power in either application.
Introduced in 1977 alongside the Shadow II, the T2 gained split-level air-conditioning, rack and pinion steering, revised dashboard and a chin spoiler.
Bentley was seen as very much the 'junior' marque at this time - its resurgence in the form of the Mulsanne Turbo was still some five years away - and sold in correspondingly limited numbers.
By the time production ceased in 1980, only 568 Bentley T2s had found customers compared with over 10,500 Rolls-Royce Shadow IIs, and today this arguably more handsome car is increasi...
Price Analysis vs Other T2s
£5,034
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£14,386
Median Price (Since 2020)
£44,715
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous T2 Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 11th Jul 2019
Latest MOT mileage:
52,616 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 12th Jul 2018, 52,616 miles
Passed
On 6th Jun 2013, 52,372 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- n/s exhaust blow, front flexy ferrules rusty
- head lamp beam deflectors fitted
Failed
On 30th May 2013, 52,372 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Advisory:
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User Entered:
- n/s exhaust blow, front flexy ferrules rusty
Passed
On 10th May 2012, 52,287 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- windscreen chipped, boot lock faulty, oil leaks, indicators flashing out of sinchronisation
- surface corrosion to o/s undersill and sill, n/s front floor. underside painted heavaly
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