Lot details
Registration No: F949TLX
Chassis No: SXBZS00A4CKH27241
Mot Expiry: March 2006

Styled in-house by Austrian born Fritz Feller, the Bentley Mulsanne had somewhat less fussy lines than its T2 predecessor. Introduced in 1980, its greater road presence masked a larger glass area. So while it looked suitably imposing from the outside, internally it proved pleasantly airy. Although, based on the T2 floorpan, the Mulsanne offered considerable improvements in both ride and handling thanks to its new Girling automatic ride height control and gas shock absorbers. Copious amounts of sound deadening combined with the finest quality upholstery kept intrusion from the 6.75 litre V8 engine and three speed automatic transmission to a muted hush unless the model's full 120mph potential was explored. Driver inputs were minimised with power assisted steering and disc brakes. Launched in October 1987, the Mulsanne 'S' benefited from firmer, more sporting suspension and a new centre console design (the latter feature donated by the Turbo R). Fitted with alloy wheels as standard, the new model gained quad headlamps in September 1988.
Finished in fern green metallic with a black everflex roof, this particular example is described by the vendor as being in very good overall condition. Trimmed in parchment leather with contrasting green carpets (piped in parchment) and lambswool over rugs, its interior also features a Bluespot music system and factory installed anti-theft device. Said to come with "very good service history to 104,000", the entrant is confident that the 123,000 miles currently shown on the odometer represent the total covered from new. Treated to "recent new front springs and brake discs etc", it is offered for sale with MOT certificate valid until 29th March 2006.