Track live values and receive listing alerts
Est: £70,000 - £80,000
1978 Bentley Corniche Convertible
UK • 14 Nov 2026 • Lot 168
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
A rare 1977 Bentley Corniche II convertible in Garnet with black interior, offering a unique ownership experience due to its rarity and provenance. While mechanically sound, the bodywork shows signs of use, making it ideal for enjoyment rather than concours.
Condition
5
Bodywork not precious, needs retrimming.
/ 10
110,000 miles
DBH31734
1978
Auction
Automatic
RHD
United Kingdom
Description
Between 1967 and 1995, production ran to just 570 convertible Bentleys, or a smidgen over 10%, when compared to the 5,678 Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertibles sold.
As a result, the convertible Bentley is the most sought after of the two in today's UK market, enjoying favour not just with marque enthusiasts but with those who also appreciate rarity, especially as production numbers for right-hand drive examples were often far less. According to the accompanying factory records, this car was ordered on the 25th January 1977 through Jack Barclay of Mayfair, London.
As was sometimes the case with such long waiting lists, buyers owners moved up the list during production and specifications were changed multiple times before delivery.
Anecdotes from the period vary on the process of moving "up the list" and our favourite remains the cutting of a deck of cards in a Mayfair gaming room.
With the top rate of income tax at 98%, and costing twice the price of the average house back in 1977 (mor...
Price Analysis vs Other Corniches
£25,410
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£53,318
Median Price (Since 2020)
£158,625
Highest Price (Since 2020)
World Record
If this vehicle sells at the mid-point of its estimate it will set a new world record for the [enter model]
Highest 20% of Past Sales
Compared to previous sales, the mid-point estimate places this vehicle in the highest 20% of past sales for the Corniche.
Lowest Price
If this vehicle sells at the mid-point of its estimate it will be the lowest price we've seen for the [enter model]
Average Price
The mid-point of the vehicle's estimate places it near the average price we see for the [enter model]
Rare Sale
This vehicle comes to market rarely. In auction records we've only seen [enter number] sold before
Icon
This vehicle is an icon of the game. Any collection would benefit from having one
Previous Corniche Sales
MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 8th Apr 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
45,882 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 9th Apr 2026, 45,882 miles
Passed
On 2nd Apr 2025, 45,809 miles
Passed
On 29th Sept 2023, 45,701 miles
Passed
On 23rd Apr 2018, 45,613 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
MOT Mileage Trend
Gallery
People Also Viewed - For Sale
People Also Viewed - Historic
Auction House Headquarters
Iconic Auctioneers
The Forge, Harwoods House, Banbury Rd, Ashorne, Leamington Spa
Based near Warwick, Warwickshire, Iconic Auctioneers conducts physical collector car and motorcycle auctions at automotive events across the UK, including Silverstone Festival and the NEC Classic Motor Show.
Insurance
