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
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.
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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