West Coast Classics are proud to present this 1990 Bentley
Continental Mulliner Park Ward coach built Drophead Coupe
convertible classic, one of a claimed 180 examples produced between
1990 and 1991, and finished in the very rare and desirable original
'Mason's Black' color paint paired with a Tan Connolly leather
hides interior and matching sheepskin rugs, and heavily accented by
hand-polished Burl Walnut veneers across the dashboard and center
console.1990-1991 Series: A total of 180 units were
produced. This specific iteration was technically identical to the
Rolls-Royce Corniche III and featured updates such as a catalyst
engine, an upgraded in-car entertainment system, automatic height
control, and a revised dashboard.Full Generation Total
(1984-1994):Across the entire lifespan of this original SZ-platform
Bentley Continental convertible generation, only 421 units were
built, making it exceptionally rare compared to its Rolls-Royce
counterpart.Extremely Low Visual Matching:Out of the mere 180 total
units built for the 1990-1991 Series III update, the vast majority
were finished in traditional British Racing Green, Acrylic White,
Royal Blue, or various metallic silver/gray tones.Estimated
Rarity:Safe historical estimates dictate that fewer than 20 to 25
units were likely ordered globally in this exact Black-on-Tan
configuration for the 1990 model year, making this chassis
extraordinarily rare.Power comes from a 6.75-liter V8 paired with a
three-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes a
self-leveling independent suspension and 15? aluminum alloy wheels
along with a power-operated beige convertible top, burl wood
interior trim, split-level climate control, and heated and
power-adjustable front seats with memory settings. Bentley
revived the Continental nameplate after a 19-year absence in 1984.
Based on the contemporary Corniche of then-parent company
Rolls-Royce, the car received interior and emission system
revisions shared with the Corniche III for 1990. The
Continental featured a body-color grille insert, bumper covers, and
mirror caps along with bright wheel arch trim and fog lights and
reverse lamps that surround the rear license plate
holder. The Mulliner Park Ward-built bodywork on this
example is finished in Masons Black with Gold pinstriping. The Tan
convertible top is stowed under a tan top boot. The Continental
featured a four-wheel independent suspension with coil springs and
a hydraulic self-leveling system, along with power-assisted
four-wheel disc brakes.The heated and power-adjustable front seats
and rear bench are upholstered in Tan Connolly leather, and
matching trim extends to the dash as well as the center console and
door panels.
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