Vehicle Description
This is a most desirable chrome bumper era Bentley T, finished in
beautiful 2-tone Tudor grey over Shell grey with charcoal
fine-lines to the body waist-lines. The Connolly interior is
finished in mid blue with matching pale blue floor rugs. The colour
ensemble is very classic and also rare in the "Top-Hat"
configuration which is the roof and a small section below the
front, rear and side windows all the way around the car. So it is
not only the roof but a "lip" around the car ~ hence the term
"Top-Hat". The Bentley T ("T1 ") is the rare derivative of the
Silver Shadow. It was the twin sister to the Rolls-Royce Silver
Shadow and is differentiated by a Bentley radiator grille, mascot
and "Flying B". Out of some 32,000 4 door Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
sedans produced, only 1,700 of these were Bentley Ts (that is only
some 5% of the model series). This T1 Bentley may well be 1 out of
only a few dozen examples in the US in this very fine condition.
The exterior presentation of this Bentley T is simply lovely. The
body is straight and the paint is of a good standard and finish.
The car underwent some touch-up by us recently but was repainted,
we are guessing, some 15 years ago. The paint presents very well;
high in lustre and shine but there are some minor inconsistencies
here and there. Nothing major, nor spectacularly wrong and hard to
pick whilst "enjoying" the car so simply mentioned out of clear
disclosure. Outside of that, the car displays only minimal little
chip marks and imperfections. Fitments and finishes are in good
standing; chrome, bright-work, glass, lights, lenses, handles,
grille and badges. The interior of the car is in stunning
presentation. The African burl walnut wood is spectacular. All the
wood, dash, console, door cappings & vanity mirrors are in
excellent condition with the doors having been refinished in their
correct "satin" finish at some. The dash components are original &
stunning. They all present very beautifully but only for some very,
very minor hairline cracks in the dash fascia. The rest of the
interior is very clean & tidy requiring no attention. The Connolly
hide leather is superb showing just the right amount of patina.
There are definitely no tears, wear or unsightly scratches or
marks. The headliner is very clean and in perfect original
condition, which is a vinyl known as "Ambla" - only fitted to the
early US spec SY (Shadow/Bentley T) cars. The dash board and rear
parcel shelf are factory excellent. Carpets are clean and tidy and
the trunk is pretty much perfect! All interior features and
functions are fully operational including all electrics - seats,
windows & gauges. The heater is hot and A/C blowing icy cold.
Mechanically, the car is in superior condition & the presentation
under the bonnet clearly shows that. It has not been "done-up" for
sale but maintained in original condition which is very impressive
for the age of the car. The car has been recently serviced. All
hydraulics& brakes have been regularly serviced and recently
inspected, pressure tested, bled & working perfectly - all heights
are correct - there are no outstanding matters requiring attention.
The car shows off on a very original looking set of Michelin X
205-15 thin whitewall tyres, with plenty of tread, which look
totally period correct but are old, of course. Please enquire what
your intention is for ownership before taking delivery so as we can
determine whether tyres should be optionally replaced. As expected
of a fine example, the car comes with its correct jack, tool s&
operating manual. At 79,800 miles, the mileage is not verifiable
but the current condition makes it look exactly that. It is
important to note, this Bentley has NOT been "tarted-up" but simply
very well looked after in original factory presentation. Anything
repaired or attended to has been done so professionally and with
pride & passion. The car is an extremely beautiful presenting show
worthy example. www.park-ward.com
