£49,500 (Est: £55,000 - £65,000)
1997 Bentley Continental T
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 9 Nov 2024
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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£49,500 (Est: £55,000 - £65,000)
1997 Bentley Continental T
UK • 9 Nov 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is one of only 104 right-hand drive 1997 Bentley Continental T models, a short-wheelbase variant known for its performance and luxury. Finished in Sapphire Blue with a Parchment and Royal Blue interior, it boasts 48,700 miles and a history of care, making it a rare opportunity for Bentley enthusiasts.
Condition
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48,700 miles
SCBZU23C8VCH53400
RHD
United Kingdom
Automatic
P21 PLM
1997
Auction
£49,500 (Est: £55,000 - £65,000)
1997 Bentley Continental T
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 9 Nov 2024
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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Description
Introduced in June 1996, the Continental T was a short-wheelbase version of the Continental R, some 4" being taken out of the chassis aft of the doors.
With 400bhp at its disposal and crouching aggressively on 18" wheels, the low-slung Continental T looked every inch the thoroughbred Bentley sports car, the cockpit with its engine-turned dashboard and engine start button recalling the heroic exploits of classic Bentley racers.
The luxuriously appointed Continental T was certainly no slouch, arriving at 60mph in a remarkable 5.8 seconds on its way to a (limited) top speed of 156mph.
Equally eye-watering was the price - £220,312 at the time of launch - making the Continental T Bentley's fastest and most expensive model.
In total, just 322 examples were built, with only 104 of these built to right-hand drive specifications.
On offer here is one of those 104 right-hand drive examples which was first registered on 30th May 1997.
It’s finished in Sapphire Blue with a classic Bentley in...
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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Previous Continental T Sales
MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 4th Nov 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
49,210 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 7th Oct 2026, 49,210 miles
Passed
On 5th Nov 2025, 49,605 miles
Failed
On 31st Oct 2025, 49,603 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cords In cracks from perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Advisory:
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed
On 16th Aug 2024, 48,606 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MOT Mileage Trend
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