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£114,750
1975 Bentley Corniche Convertible
Silverstone Auctions • United Kingdom • 20 May 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a rare right-hand drive 1970s Bentley Corniche convertible, one of only 31 ever produced. Originally delivered by Jack Barclay Ltd., the car was ordered in Brewster Green with beige leather. It has been maintained by renowned Rolls and Bentley restorers, with approximately £33,000 invested recently.
Condition
8
Based on the description, the car is in beautiful condition and has been well-maintained with approximately £33,000 invested in keeping it running well. The car has had service and maintenance work by specialists, and the description mentions an exemplary ride and refinement. While the car has an indicated mileage of 82,991, the recent investments and specialist care suggest that any wear is minimal and the car is in excellent condition for its age.
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Transmission:
[Transmission]
Chassis No:
DBH20473
Odometer:
82,991 miles
Reg Number:
KYL 4P
RHD/LHD:
RHD
The Bentley Corniche was produced in much smaller numbers than its Rolls-Royce equivalent, despite being, arguably, the more handsome of the two.
Just 570 Bentley convertibles were built compared to the 5,678 Rolls-Royce equivalents, and just 31 right-hand drive examples of the Bentley Corniche were produced.
Up to 1984, when the Bentley Corniche was renamed the Continental, only 151 had been sold with, as previously stated, a total of just 570 of the Winged B-badged cars produced by 1995.
Consequently, the Bentley Corniche is the most sought-after of the two in today's market, enjoying favour not just with Bentley enthusiasts but with those who also appreciate rarity.
Supplied new by Jack Barclay Ltd., the original owner of KYL 4P took delivery shortly before Sir Elton John collected his similar Bentley Corniche Convertible (KYL 18P) from the Berkeley Square showroom in Mayfair and we imagine that the two cars may well have been stablemates for a few days.
This car's, presumably...
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£25,410
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£53,760
Median Price (Since 2020)
£158,625
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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