20th Jul, 2011 13:45
The Pavilion Gardens
1997 Bentley Brooklands (LPT)
Estimated at £16,000 - £18,000
Lot details
Registration No: P674PLE
Chassis No: SCBZE20C9VCX59658
Mot Expiry: April 2012
21,000 MILES FROM NEW
The renaissance of the Bentley brand started with the Mulsanne of 1980. It was named after the famous straight at Le Mans - the scene of five classic Bentley victories in the vintage years. In 1992, the Mulsanne (and Bentley Eight) were replaced by the Brooklands that, continuing the motorsport theme, took its title from the awesome banked British circuit that also saw many a Bentley triumph prior to WWII. The newcomer was intended as a more affordable alternative to the mighty Turbo R, and featured basically the same overall styling, sporting underpinnings and well-proven 6.75-litre V8 engine; the obvious difference being that it was initially normally aspirated. The exterior featured Bentley's classic waterfall radiator grille, dual headlights and chromed 'B' pillars, while the interior cosseted its occupants with the expected level of leather, wood trim and deep pile carpets. The model benefited from micro-computer technology controlling such functions as its suspension, instrument displays and air-conditioning. The last series, from 1996 onwards, was enhanced by the fitting of a Garrett light-pressure turbocharger (LPT) in order to further improve performance. Some 1,380 Bentley Brooklands were produced by the time the model gave way to the Arnage in 1998.
Finished in Sherwood Green metallic with Cotswold interior, the imposing Brooklands on offer was manufactured in 1997. A low mileage (the odometer currently reads just 21,000 miles), chauffeur-maintained example that has had just one registered keeper, 'P674 PLE' is considered by the vendor to be "virtually as new in every respect", with "excellent" bodywork, paintwork and engine. A late model, it benefits from having the (LPT) engine and comes complete with full service history by H.R.Owen; the car's last visit to the dealership being just 2,000 miles ago. This time warp Bentley is MOT'd into April 2012 and potentially ready to give years of pleasure and satisfaction to a new keeper.
Registration No: P674PLE
Chassis No: SCBZE20C9VCX59658
Mot Expiry: April 2012
21,000 MILES FROM NEW
The renaissance of the Bentley brand started with the Mulsanne of 1980. It was named after the famous straight at Le Mans - the scene of five classic Bentley victories in the vintage years. In 1992, the Mulsanne (and Bentley Eight) were replaced by the Brooklands that, continuing the motorsport theme, took its title from the awesome banked British circuit that also saw many a Bentley triumph prior to WWII. The newcomer was intended as a more affordable alternative to the mighty Turbo R, and featured basically the same overall styling, sporting underpinnings and well-proven 6.75-litre V8 engine; the obvious difference being that it was initially normally aspirated. The exterior featured Bentley's classic waterfall radiator grille, dual headlights and chromed 'B' pillars, while the interior cosseted its occupants with the expected level of leather, wood trim and deep pile carpets. The model benefited from micro-computer technology controlling such functions as its suspension, instrument displays and air-conditioning. The last series, from 1996 onwards, was enhanced by the fitting of a Garrett light-pressure turbocharger (LPT) in order to further improve performance. Some 1,380 Bentley Brooklands were produced by the time the model gave way to the Arnage in 1998.
Finished in Sherwood Green metallic with Cotswold interior, the imposing Brooklands on offer was manufactured in 1997. A low mileage (the odometer currently reads just 21,000 miles), chauffeur-maintained example that has had just one registered keeper, 'P674 PLE' is considered by the vendor to be "virtually as new in every respect", with "excellent" bodywork, paintwork and engine. A late model, it benefits from having the (LPT) engine and comes complete with full service history by H.R.Owen; the car's last visit to the dealership being just 2,000 miles ago. This time warp Bentley is MOT'd into April 2012 and potentially ready to give years of pleasure and satisfaction to a new keeper.
Auction: The Pavilion Gardens, 20th Jul, 2011
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