1985 Bentley Eight

Highlights

• Elegant Bentley Eight finished in a period-correct shade of Gold
• Powered by Bentley’s legendary 6.75-litre V8
• Private registration plate included in the sale
• MOT-exempt

The Appeal

Introduced in 1984, the Bentley Eight was intended to attract a new generation of buyers to the marque while retaining the engineering, craftsmanship and presence for which Bentley had long been renowned. Named after its iconic V8 engine, the model combined traditional Bentley luxury with a subtly more contemporary image, helping to broaden the marque’s appeal both at home and abroad.
This 1985 example is presented in an elegant gold-over-Oxblood colour combination and has recently become MOT exempt by virtue of its age. While some minor cosmetic attention may be desired in due course, it remains a handsome and usable classic, equally at home on leisurely weekend drives or longer touring journeys.

Key Information

• Mileage: 98,250 miles (indicated, warranted - service history)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT-exempt
• Technical specs: 6.75-litre V8, three-speed automatic gearbox
• Paperwork: Owner’s book pack, V5C registration document, service book

Service History

• 07/19 – 95,713 miles – Hest Bank Car Sales
• 11/04 – 93,683 miles – Gary Bretherton
• 02/97 – 84,904 miles – Rolls Royce & Bentley Dutton Forshaw
• 12/95 – 82,788 miles – Rolls Royce & Bentley Dutton Forshaw
• 10/94 – 79,137 miles – Rolls Royce & Bentley Dutton Forshaw
• 03/93 – 75,113 miles – Gary Bretherton
• 06/92 – 70,688 miles – Shadow Vehicle Services
• 07/91 – 64,289 miles – Rolls Royce & Bentley Appleyard Rippon
• 11/90 – 57,097 miles – Rolls Royce & Bentley Appleyard Rippon
• 01/90 – 48,120 miles – Shadow Vehicle Services
• 03/89 – 41,117 miles – Shadow Vehicle Services
• 06/88 – 36,685 miles – Shadow Vehicle Services
• 11/87 – 32,667 miles – Rolls Royce & Bentley Appleyard Rippon
• 05/87 – 26,398 miles – Rolls Royce & Bentley Appleyard Rippon
• 08/86 – 16,089 miles – Rolls Royce & Bentley Appleyard Rippon
• 01/86 – 9,085 miles – Rolls Royce & Bentley Appleyard of Leeds
• 07/85 – 3,572 miles – Rolls Royce & Bentley Appleyard of Leeds

The Detail

• Gold paintwork accented by twin red coachlines
• Oxblood leather upholstery
• 15-inch wheels fitted with whitewall tyres
• Specification includes cruise control, air conditioning, and a car phone
• Private registration plate included in the sale
• Corrosion noted in various areas, including the bottom of the wheel arches, sills, and rear valance
• Scuffing to the nearside corner of the rear bumper
• Missing section of chrome bumper trim
• Cracked paintwork on the front bumper valance
• Discoloured on the offside full-beam headlight
• Age-related wear visible inside the cabin, including on the seats, armrests, and door cards
• One wheel centre cap is missing

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