Here is a really stunning example of a Bentley T2. Finished in a
rarely seen 2-tone Nutmeg over Walnut with a delightful combination
of white and umber fine lines to the waist-rails and hubcap beauty
rings. The interior has handsome "dark chocolate" Connolly hides
with cream piping and matching dark brown carpets with the same
cream contrast. The chocolate & cream theme carries through to the
boot. 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. What makes this T2
even more special is that it is one of the last cars built and made
to Californian specification fuel injection*. This is very rare for
a Bentley T2. If you then take into consideration the even smaller
amount that are left remaining - there are probably only 10 fuel
injected Bentley Ts left world-wide. And the final option of
rarity, she sports a dealer fitted glass sun-roof. The combination
of all these features and items, including the rare colour
combination would make her 1-of-1! This is an unmolested example
that has been beautifully maintained and presents in marvelous
condition. It is primarily all original with no modifications -
right down to the original Blaupunkt "blue dot" radio. This was a
west coast and then Texan car all 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 interior looks close to perfect. The dark
chocolate leather is in absolutely outstanding condition with no
tears nor fading and true to its Connolly characteristics. The
leather really has been lovingly preserved. The driver seat cushion
was refinished by a previous owner. Aside, the leather has never
been redyed or fettered with. The burr walnut wood throughout the
car is in good original condition but not perfect with some minor
hairline fractures (rather typical for Silver Shadow). We think its
originality over-powers the patina but should you feel otherwise,
let us know and we can refinish as Park-Ward does this in-house.
The head lining is original and in excellent condition. The
original Wilton wool carpets with leather binding are in excellent
condition. Likewise is the leather finish to the dash and top-roll.
The car comes with a set of chocolate lambswool moutons. The
exterior presentation of this Bentley T2 is lovely. The body is
exceptionally straight. The paint is predominantly all factory
original and so does show some "polish blemishes" but presents very
well with a good lustre. There are some minor marks here and there
but mentioned only out clear disclosure. It certainly presents very
well for driver enjoyment in what we would describe "enthusiast
quality" as opposed to true show quality. Rest assured, however,
you could take her as-is to any car display with pride and
confidence. Polish and wax her once a year and she will provide
many years of enjoyment. The hubcaps are excellent with no
imperfections in the stainless rings or caps. All remaining
bright-work is in good condition. Under the bonnet, the
presentation is amazing. It has not been precision detailed but
simply kept clean and tidy throughout its life. You must take the
time to look at the photos of the engine bay as its presentation is
like that of only a 10 year old example. Simply stunning! As you
would expect, this Bentley T2 comes with its original jack,
Vehicle Details
1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
Listing ID:CC-1877991
Price:$69,500
Location:Carey, Illinois
Year:1980
Make:Rolls-Royce
Model:Silver Shadow
Exterior Color:Nutmeg over Walnut
Interior Color:Chocolate Connolly hides with cream accents
Transmission:Automatic
Odometer:37200
Stock Number:SBL041094C
VIN:SBL041094C
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