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Est: £8,000 - £10,000

1978 Bentley T2

Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 15 Nov 2026

Market Position:

Lower Mid-Market

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Est: £8,000 - £10,000

1978 Bentley T2

UK • 15 Nov 2026 • Lot 405

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

A rare 1978 Bentley T2 finished in Scots Pine Green with a Magnolia interior, showing 198,435 miles. Extensive recent mechanical work has been undertaken, supported by a comprehensive history file, making it a compelling driver-focused luxury car.

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Condition 

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198,435 miles

SBH33797

RHD

United Kingdom

Automatic

LWL 717S

1978

Auction

Est: £8,000 - £10,000

1978 Bentley T2

Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 15 Nov 2026

Market Position:

Lower Mid-Market

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Description

Introduced in 1977 as the successor to the Bentley T1, the T2 featured revised steering, suspension and other improvements.

Powered by Bentley's 6.75-litre V8 engine, just 578 examples were produced before production ended in 1980 Whilst mechanically identical to its sibling, the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II, the Bentley T2 is significantly rarer and was marketed toward buyers looking for a more understated, driver-focused luxury car This handsome example was first registered on 12/05/1978 and is finished in Scots Pine Green with a contrasting Magnolia Hide interior Indicating 198,435 miles at the time of cataloguing, with four former registered keepers.

Accompanied by a detailed history file comprising three binders of service records, invoices and supporting documentation Over £4,000 spent on mechanical maintenance during the past 12 months, including a full service, carburettor rebuild, replacement brake pumps, hoses, spark plugs and HT ignition leads A relatively rare Crewe-built...

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 23rd Jul 2026

Latest MOT mileage:

197,471 miles

MOT History

Passed

On 24th Jul 2025, 197,471 miles


Passed

On 26th Mar 2024, 197,344 miles

There were 4 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Rear both rear drive shaft small play

Failed

On 15th Jul 2017, 196,898 miles

There were 4 defects noted.

Fail:
- Offside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)
- Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
- Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)


Advisory:
- corrosion to metal brake pipes

Passed

On 29th Mar 2016, 196,109 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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.

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