1977 Bentley T2

Highlights

• One of only 558 Bentley T2 models ever built and possibly fewer than 15 still on the road
• Over £8,000 recent expenditure on bodywork, electrics, window rubbers and servicing
• Comprehensive history file with records dating back to 1978
• £5,000 gearbox rebuild and brake calliper replacement in 2015
• Voluntarily MOT tested, resulting in an advisory-free pass

The Appeal

Anyone can go out and buy a Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow, but its Bentley-badged sibling is a whole different proposition. Minus the Rolls' imposing front grille, atop which perches the rather ostentatious 'Spirit of Ecstasy', the Bentley T2 is an altogether more subtle affair. The discerning choice of a rarified few; just 558 were ever made of which it's thought fewer than 15 may still on the road.
When the vendor acquired this 1977 example over the winter, it was found to be in need of work, which has duly been carried out by renowned specialists, including Hawk Classics. While there is still some scope for further cosmetic improvement, this Bentley represents a solid and well-sorted foundation for its next keeper, having passed an MOT test with no advisories. We're informed that the car required significant welding work, all of which has been carried out to a very good standard. It has also received a thorough service, new screen rubbers front and rear (at great expense), and some remedial fixes to the electrical system. Previous significant investment in mechanical upkeep included a £5,000 gearbox rebuild and brake calliper replacement in 2015.
With comprehensive documentation dating back to 1978 and having covered just ~20,000 miles in the last 25 years, this T2 represents a rare opportunity to acquire an original and thoroughly gone-through example of this most superior of luxury saloons.

History and Paperwork

• First registered on 6th December 1977 to a Crawley-based keeper who paid £22,412 (equivalent to ~£175,000 today)
• Nine former registered keepers
• VIN: SBH32376
• Extensive MOT history supporting the indicated mileage
• Comprehensive records dating back to 1978 for steering rack, heater matrix and bodywork repairs
• 123,097 miles indicated: mileage reportedly verified by MOT history
• MOT until 24th April 2026
• Exempt from MOT and road tax
• One of only 558 T2 cars built and reportedly one of just ~15 remaining on UK roads
• Factory build and test records included
• Original logbook present
• History file contains £13,000 worth of invoices prior to the current purchase
• Over £8,000 spent during current ownership

Notable maintenance includes:

• Full service and check over in 2024
• Gearbox reconditioned and callipers replaced all round in 2015 at a cost of nearly £5,000
• ~£4,000 spent on recent welding work alone; ~£7,000 spent with Hawk Classics in total and a further ~1,000 spent on fitting new screen rubbers

The Condition

• Two-tone chestnut and champagne metallic paintwork presents well overall
• Some light marks and stone chips are visible in the paintwork
• Bodywork appears in good order with evidence of older restoration work
• Chrome work and lights present in good condition
• Fitted with whitewall tyres and correct chrome hubcaps
• New headlights
• Underside benefits from extensive professional fabrication work in recent months
• Freshly undersealed
• Chocolate brown leather interior with magnolia piping shows age-appropriate wear
• Some delamination is visible in areas of the wood veneer
• Original tools, jack and handbooks
• We're informed that all gauges appear to work except water temperature, which is intermittent
• Hawk Classics repaired the front seat adjustment electrics
• Front window switches are reportedly working, while the rears currently inoperative

The Mechanics

• 7.75-litre hand-built V8 engine
• Three-speed automatic transmission
• Significant ongoing maintenance as detailed in history
• Central locking not working
• We're informed that the Bentley drives exceedingly well
• No MOT advisories

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