1986 Bentley Continental 6.8 auto

This 1986 Bentley Continental was supplied on 23/5/86 by Jack Barclay. London. The colour scheme is Acrylic Tudor Red paint (Inmont 9510453). Black upholstery (VM 8500). Black simulated mohair hood. Black Ebony wood.

Although this Bentley Continental is from 1986. the specifications match the Rolls-Royce Corniche convertible and not the Corniche II. The RHD cars got the Corniche II specifications only in model year 1988.

One of 421 Continental Convertibles produced

One of the very last Carburettor cars produced 86-87. much more desirable and collectable over the later injection cars

The interior. trimmed in Black hide with Black Wilton carpets and lamb's wool over rugs.

Factory options to include:
colour coded bumpers
Chrome wheel arch finishers
painted radiator grille slats
very rare Ebony finished wood dash. a much more pleasant modern finish to the more common walnut.

Having covered only 30. 00 miles from new with a full service record this car has been maintained to the highest possible standards.

The first owner was Mr A Nadir. Poly Peck International; the registration then was C167 KMJ.
The second owner was A C Gradden; the registration then was C892 KTH (by 1/6/98).
The third owner was Ribble Valley Bentley; the registration then was 7 SJA.
The fourth owner from 4th October 2007 lived in Durham. UK.
The Gentleman we purchased the car from lives locally to us and has covered around 1000 miles in his ownership. Keeping the car in purpose built heated dehumidified storage throughout the year.

The Service record

15/9/86 - Mann Egerton - 1909 miles
30/1/87 - Mann Egerton - 2974 miles
27/5/88 - Mann Egerton - 5776 miles
5/6/90 - Mann Egerton - 9853 miles
7/6/91 - Ristes Motor Co - 10896 miles
12/7/91 - Arnett - 11199 miles
17/6/92 - Arnett - 11551 miles
7/5/94 - Silver Lady - 12297 miles
13/4/95 - Silver Lady - 12534 miles
17/3/96 - Silver Lady - 13869 miles
23/4/97 - Silver Lady - 14395 miles
1/5/98 - Broughtons - 15670 miles
11/5/99 - Chelsea Workshop - 19933 miles
1/6/00 - Chelsea Workshop - 23517 miles
04/01 - Chelsea Workshop - 24566 miles
09/02 - Chelsea Workshop - 25541 miles
23/7/03 - Chelsea workshop - 26965 miles
04/10/07 - Mileage 29100.

As one would expect given the above the paintwork is factory original on every panel and everything on the car functions perfectly.

Complete book pack with keys

Presented in outstanding condition throughout this is one of the very best examples of these extremely rare Bentley drop heads.

Viewing highly recommended

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