Mercedes-Benz - 380SEC - 1985
No. 70506607
Bentley - T2 LHD - 1980
No. 70506607
Bentley - T2 LHD - 1980
This 1980 Bentley T2 LHD is in good condition.
The car is situated in Madrid, Spain, and must be collected from there.
This car is one of the 558 units Bentley produced of the T2 model from 1977-1980. It's specifically a 1980 model, the final production year. It showcases its original Black Masons colour (Rolls-Royce code 9500701) with a light leather VM 846 interior and black VM 8500 stitching.
Unlike the RR Silver Shadow, this Bentley model features a grill and a front spoiler for improved high-speed stability.
The history of this vehicle starts in California, USA, as revealed by the maintenance records. Around 2010, the car made its way to the UK, presumably for restoration and to simplify the process of getting it approved for use in Spain.
The car has been in Spain since 2012, where it's had two owners. The current owner, a collector, hasn't used the car. It has always been stored since its purchase, where its
upkeep and maintenance have been ensured, including cleaning, battery maintenance, periodic starting, etc.
The car is in a condition to be sold in working order with valid MOT, but it still requires regular maintenance. It runs well with a robust engine, smooth gear changes, and accurate steering (although there's slight play due to age), and the brakes and suspension are in sound condition.
Being a quintessential English car, it has some oil leaks, but no dripping. The paintwork isn't original but matches the original colour and is in decent condition, with a glossy finish, and no damage, but with a subtle orange peel effect. The interior is in great condition. It seems that the leather received some restoration work with the original colour at some point.
As this is a used car, the tyres are in good condition but show their age, as do the service records. It comes with the original manuals (see photos) and some invoices, but it doesn't have a full service history nor from an official workshop. The radio and speakers aren't original, but they work.
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