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1973 Bentley Corniche H.J. Mulliner Coupé FHC
United Kingdom • 15 Jan 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This ultra-rare 1973 Bentley Corniche FHC, one of only 63 ever produced, is finished in Highland Green with a matching green leather interior. Having had only four previous owners and accompanied by a comprehensive service history, this presents a unique opportunity to acquire a scarce model from Bentley's coachbuilt era.
Condition
7
The car presents well overall, with the leather upholstery and interior appointments in good condition. The exterior retains its distinctive and elegant presence. However, slight wear is visible, indicating that minor reconditioning may be required.
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Automatic
Transmission:
CBH14146
Chassis No:
Odometer:
30,466 miles
VBY30L
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Background: Introduced in the early 1970s as the Bentley counterpart to the Rolls-Royce Corniche, the Bentley Corniche Fixed Head Coupé was a luxurious and powerful two-door grand tourer, hand-built to the highest standards by H.J.
Mulliner, Park Ward.
Sharing the same 6.75-litre V8 and GM-sourced automatic transmission as its Rolls-Royce sibling, the Bentley variant distinguished itself with more discreet styling and a sporting edge that appealed to a discerning clientele.
With only 63 examples believed to have been built in total, the Bentley Corniche FHC has always been a rare sight and is now regarded as one of the marque’s most exclusive post-war production models.
The Car: First registered in 1973, this exceptionally rare Bentley Corniche Fixed Head Coupé is finished in Highland Green with a matching Green leather interior.
Understood to be one of just four cars completed that year, it represents a unique opportunity to acquire a particularly scarce model from Bentley’s coa...
Points of note
£25,410
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£53,760
Median Price (Since 2020)
£158,625
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Mar 20 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
30,842 miles
Registration Date
1973-01-17
MOT History
Passed
On Mar 21 2025 with 30,842 miles
Passed
On May 21 2019 with 29,843 miles
Passed
On May 01 2018 with 29,622 miles
Passed
On May 19 2017 with 29,359 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
Passed
On Apr 11 2016 with 29,196 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Apr 08 2015 with 28,283 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Entered:
- rear shocks appear weak
Passed
On Dec 17 2013 with 27,868 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Entered:
- rear shocks weak
Passed
On Dec 07 2012 with 27,258 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
User Entered:
- o/s front inner wing starting to corrode
Passed
On Dec 21 2011 with 26,194 miles
Failed
On Dec 12 2011 with 26,194 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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:
- o/s front tyre worn on inner edge
Passed
On Jan 06 2011 with 25,260 miles
Passed
On Dec 21 2009 with 24,524 miles
Failed
On Dec 15 2009 with 24,524 miles
There were 5 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- (Dangerous) Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
User Entered:
- steering column lower uj has slight play
Failed
On Dec 24 2008 with 22,794 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Passed
On Dec 24 2008 with 22,794 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Passed
On Feb 18 2008 with 21,744 miles
Passed
On Aug 20 2007 with 21,726 miles
Failed
On Aug 16 2007 with 21,726 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Passed
On Aug 14 2006 with 20,338 miles
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