The Bentley Eight, produced from 1984 to 1992, aimed to make Bentley ownership more accessible.

This 6.7L V8 car, reaching around 120MPH from factory, featured cost-effective elements like steel wheels, straight forward dashboard displays, revised upholstery, walnut trim and simple carpets, however, of course it still retained a great level of high quality.

Despite the practical adaptations, it had Bentley's higher spec firmer suspension for excellent handling.

The Eight targeted a broader audience, offering a taste of luxury for a slice of the price of some its bigger brothers.

Cosmetically, it had a chrome wire-mesh radiator grille instead of vertical slats.

The Eight was ultimately Bentley's entry-level model, but gained popularity and further sales to Europe and the United States following successful UK trading.

The distinction and interest in the Eight helped rekindle interest in Bentley as a standalone brand.

Coming to market after ~26 years ownership with fewer than ~100 ...