Our 1962 Bentley is one of 57 long-wheel-base cars produced from
1959-1962. These cars were built by the factory to be 4” longer
than the standard sedan in order to create more room in the rear
passenger compartment. While most of these cars were built with an
interior division to separate the driver from the passengers, LLBB
32 was one of a handful that was ordered—and factory built—without
the division.
• History of LLBB 32
This Bentley was delivered new to Switzerland, reportedly built for
the British Ambassador. One of the “special order” features was the
installation of a front seat track to allow the front seat to go
forward an inch more and backward three inches more than the
standard configuration. The other was to have the “Flying B”
separately boxed and sent with the car to Switzerland reportedly
because the Swiss had a law prohibiting the importation of a car
with a hood ornament that could be a danger to pedestrians in the
event of an accident.
Since leaving Switzerland, LLBB 32 has been carefully maintained by
owners in New Hampshire, North Carolina and Virginia.
A Very Nice Example
• Paint and Chrome
This Bentley has a good driver’s quality two-tone paint scheme,
with Masons Black on top and silver gray on the bottom. There are a
few cracks in the paint but overall it is in good condition.
The chrome is in good condition and is shiny and bright.
• Interior
The leather hides are finished in Bentley’s “Off White” and are in
very good to excellent condition, as are the door panels.
Similarly, the English wool light brown carpet is in very good
condition.
The doors and dash are trimmed in Walnut, and the finish is very
good with deep shine that is reminiscent of expensive furniture.
LLBB32 also has twin fold-down wooden snack tables.
Mechanically Sound
The 6230cc V-8 starts right up and easily powers this elegant car
around town or out on the highway at interstate speeds—although you
can barely hear the engine as the scenery passes by.
The automatic transmission shifts easily and smoothly, making for a
smooth ride despite your destination.
This Bentley’s air conditioning system has been converted to R134
and it produces cold air.
And, it is Ready to Go
This isn’t a car that has a list of items that you need to fix
before you can enjoy it. The gauges and all the safety equipment
work properly, and the front seatbelts have been converted to
convenient three-point operation.
The sound system has been upgraded to a Sony AM/FM/CD Stereo, an
important improvement to the original 1962 radio technology.
A Car that Defines Luxury
This long-wheel base Bentley takes luxury to a new level, from the
smell and comfort of leather upholstery to the extra-spacious
interior not encumbered by a divider. The driver/owner can readily
converse with his or her guests in a comfortable climate controlled
interior. This is a vehicle that one can confidently take on a
weekend jaunt to some distant destination or to just pop down to
the wine store for another bottle of champagne. But you can’t make
either trip in anonymity for this is a car that is sure to noticed
and admired.
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