Vehicle Description
Here is a really stunning example of a Bentley T2. Finished in
Masons Black with tan fine lines to the waist-rails. The interior
has handsome "biscuit tan" Connolly hides and contrasting black
carpets with tan leather binding. The same black and tan theme
carries through to the boot. This is a genuine, all matching
numbers Bentley T2. These are very rare. Only a very small number
of Bentley T2s were made. They are the twin sister to the
Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II. It is differentiated by a Bentley
radiator grille, mascot and "Flying B". It has a slightly lower
bonnet (hood) with different shaping in the sheet metal and with
the car having "Bentley" hubcaps, boot and head-light brow badging.
Their limited number is notable; out of the 10,000 odd Shadow IIs
manufactured (including their long wheel base derivatives; the
Wraith II) only 5% were Bentley T2s. This makes them highly
desirable in their category. Especially when you consider the even
smaller amount that are left remaining - probably only 200
world-wide. This is an unmolested example that has been beautifully
maintained and presents in excellent condition. It is primarily all
original with no modifications - right down to the original
Blaupunkt "blue dot" radio and the optional extra tape player. This
was a west coast car most its life so it is a "dry" example that
has had a garaged environment. As a result, it has been freed from
the perils of harsh weather and is very clean underneath. It has
always been well maintained and serviced and comes with its
original manual. The Bentley T2 presented here has been a client's
of Park-Ward Motors, regularly maintained, work-shop inspected with
all work needed carried out on a regular basis. Important costly
items such as the hydraulics and brakes have been inspected and
serviced as required. This includes checking of all brake hoses and
system pressure tested and bled. It is ready to drive and enjoy.
The odometer shows a low 47,000 and although this is not
verifiable, the mileage is commensurate with the condition
(particularly when you look at the condition of the interior,
under-hood, brake pedal etc). It is very quiet and smooth on the
road without any of the typical "thumps" and "rattles" typical of
poor (or even averagely) maintained examples of this model. The
interior is in outstanding condition. The rich tan leather is
absolutely amazing with no tears nor fading and true to its
Connolly characteristics. The leather really has been lovingly
preserved still showing the burnished graining characteristics
unique, only, to Connolly Vaumol hides (please review the close-up
photos where you can see the deep toning in the grain and pores of
the leather). The burr walnut wood throughout the car is very good
and completely original. There is some hairline cracking in the
clear on the dash and a few minor ones on the door cappings but we
believe "originality" wins over perfection. Both the leather and
the wood, have NEVER been redone and this is very rare to see and
probably the best testament to a low mileage, well maintained,
garage example. The head lining is original and in perfect
condition. The original Wilton wool carpets with leather binding
are in excellent condition. Likewise is the factory Ambla to the
dash and top-roll. Even the boot (trunk) carpet with the same theme
is in excellent condition. The exterior presentation of this
Bentley T2 is simply breath-taking. The body is exceptionally
straight and the paint is of excellent high standard and finish.
The paint is very shiny and lustrous it is hard to believe it is
original and yet there are no signs of it being repainted. The
finish is entirely consistent with almost no marks or blemishes.
Certainly, the paint needs nothing other than a wax from time to
time. The car has Correct size Michelin XH4 whitewalls with plenty
of tread but given these tyres have not been made for a number
years, we would suggest a new set if you intend to do long dis
