Multiple award winning show example by the Park-Ward Motors Museum
Price: | $79,900 |
Year: | 1974 |
Miles: | 78,000 |
Make: | Rolls-Royce |
Model: | Silver Shadow - Bentley T |
Engine: | 6.75 Liter Rolls-Royce V8 |
Colors: | Regency Bronze (metallic) / Chocolate Connolly hides |
Vin: | SBX-018430 |
Bentley T
A stunning "garish 70's" factory
order from
1974
Very
rare gold "
Where ostentatious tastes saw bell-bottom plaid suits,
Marlboro man moustaches and Studio 54 night-clubs. When the films of the era
were "Clockwork
In the midst of all this, this one Bentley surely spoke out
- in every bit of the language - she is the epitome of the 1970s.
This is a striking combination Bentley T, finished in Regency
Bronze (a rich gold colour) with a deep brown Everflex top and hand-painted
fine lines in matching brown to the waist lines and hub-cap beauty rings. The
The colour combination is completely 1970s and if you are
not into the 70s look, you will most likely find it in poor taste. But this is
for the lover of that era and you have to "get it".
The Bentley was designed to be the conservative man's
Rolls-Royce, so we can well visualise its original purchaser ordering this
"over-stated understatement" with its strong gold colour scheme. Not
nouveau riche because it is a Bentley after all. But a young man from old
money. Ordered by Saville Row from
To those in the Rolls-Royce &
Bentley club and circles, this car needs little introduction and is extremely
well known as a multiple show winning car owned by Mr David Irvine, renowned
Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow and Bentley T enthusiast. David founded and
administers the very successful Facebook forum; "Eccentric
Hobbyists", dedicated exclusively to these 4-door
This Bentley T has also been featured in various magazine and articles around
the world and I can't tell you how many awards she has won.
This is a European delivered example that has been incredibly well maintained
over the years.
As the most obvious alteration
from what might be expected to be found on a Rolls-Royce and Bentley motor car
from this time could be considered that the seats are not trimmed with leather.
As specified by the customer these are “gold Parkertex Savoy Velvet”, a velvet
cloth of the finest quality to be used throughout the interior. The interior of
the car is quite original; make no mistake, the velour interior came this way
from the
Only the wood has been redone, but at what a blessing. At a
cost of some $4,000 it is finished like glass with no less than 25 coats of
clear lacquer each wet-sanded and buffed between coats to deliver a very deep
and rich finish. It is the dark Milanese Burl walnut with a straight walnut
crossbanding. Absolutely flawless in presentation.
In keeping with the flare design choice of its first owner,
the car has a 70s "state of the art" Blaupunkt cassette player option
fitted in concert with its Blue Dot Blaupunkt push-button radio. These were
only just available. And, a set of factory fitted air horns. Of course it
would!
This Bentley T is truly described as a spectacular example.
It was meticulously repainted in recent years by the
Chrome, glass and finishes are all excellent. Being a 1974
European delivery
This very fine example of a Bentley has been the subject of such
detailed inspection, maintenance and all major and minor services by Park-Ward
Motors that we couldn't possibly list everything that has been done, other than
to say; nothing has been overlooked and nothing is outstanding. Such work was
rigorous to ensure this Bentley met the strict judging standard by the RROC at
the national event each year since 2015. And to the point, the car has won a
prize every single year since. The most notable being the Best of Show at the
2019 Rolls-Royce and Bentley meet in
Only a very small number of Bentley Ts were made. They are
the twin sister to the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow. It is differentiated by a
Bentley radiator grille, mascot and "Flying B". It has a slightly
lower bonnet (hood) with different shaping in the sheet metal and sported
“Bentley” hubcaps, boot and head-light brow badging - and for the European
market only; Bentley badged engine valve covers, brake pedal and speedometer. This
example is also fitted with a front air-dam (that usually “go missing” as a
result of curb knocks).
Their limited number is notable; out of the 30,000 odd Silver
Shadows manufactured only some 8% were Bentley Ts. They were rarer in the
This example of a Bentley T is in extremely beautiful condition
and well in advance of typical examples. It is in outstanding driving condition
and is a proven show winner. It easily ranks a 10 out of 10 placing her amongst
the world's best example Bentley T available.
As expected of a fine example, the car rides on a near new
set of Avon Turbosteel tyres, comes with its correct jack, tools and operating
manual. It even has its original set of Yale keys!
* Everflex top: Some photos show the car before the facory correct Everflex was fitted.
~~ This very statement of a Bentley T, 1970s fashioned in Regency Bronze with gold velour is in very fine condition and would make for a wonderful collectible classic and weekend driver. It is an award winning show car and as such can be driven as-is to your next Rolls-Royce & Bentley meet with continued pride and enthusiasm! ~~
International bidders are always welcome.
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