Highlights

Early T2 and one of only 558 built
Recent service and check over
£5,000 gearbox rebuild and brake calipers
Tidy and very original two-tone Chestnut metallic car
Subtle alternative to the more common Silver Shadow
Improved T2 model with better steering

The Appeal

The Bentley version of the Silver Shadow was the car designed for those who were a little less showy about their accumulated wealth and success. It was the discerning choice, just 558 buyers ticking the box for the Bentley grille and wing when the revised T2 was announced from 1977.

These later cars got updated bodies and improved steering. This lovely two-tone chestnut and champagne metallic example was one of the first built, delivered to its first Crawley-residing keeper in December 1977. Quite the Christmas present - its £22,412 purchase price equates to nearly £175,000 today.

It is a lovely example in original and well kept condition. It has been looked after by its handful of keepers, a run of regular servicing and maintenance including a gearbox rebuild and work to the brakes in recent years. In 2024 alone it has received a full service and check over.

The car is now for sale as the enthusiast keeper is trimming down his collection. With its fetching colour scheme and well kept history, this is one for the Silver Shadow enthusiast with discerning taste.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 6th December 1977
First keeper resided in Crawley and paid £22,412 (£174,510 at today’s prices)
Eight registered keepers
Part of current keeper’s classic car collection
Only for sale due to loss of storage and a house move
VIN number SBH32376
Lots of old MOT history to support mileage according to seller
Records dating back to 1978 for steering rack, heater matrix and bodywork repairs
Car has reportedly covered 20,000 miles in last 25 years
Last MOT expired 24th July 2018 with no advisories and 121,577 miles showing on test
Now showing 122,930 miles
One of 558 T2 cars built
Reported to be one of only 15 remaining on UK roads
Factory build and test records included
Original log book
Vendor reports the history shows £13,000 of invoices
Recent work summarised below
Full service and check over in 2024
Used for short trips and occasional shows by current keeper

Notable maintenance:

97,000 miles - engine tune carried out by a RR specialist
105,000 miles - new ignition module, engine mount and replaced front ball joints
106,000 miles - replaced parking brake pads
108,000 miles - reconditioned wiper motor & oil pressure switch
109,000 miles - passed Bentley inspection plus carburettors stripped/ cleaned, alternator reconditioned and a window motor replaced
111,000 miles - replaced front brake pads, hoses, pipes, replaced rear height control ram, driveshaft joint, gearbox sump gasket/ cooler pipes, gearbox oil & bled brakes, fan & compressor relay
114,000 miles - new fuel pumps from Bentley, thermostat, air con service board, air con servo, new brake pipes
2015 - calipers replaced all round, new brake hoses and gearbox was reconditioned at a cost of nearly £5,000
2017 - full service
2024 - full service and check over

The Condition

Two tone chestnut and champagne metallic paintwork in good overall condition
There are some light marks and stone chips to note in paintwork as shown
Bodywork presents well with evidence of older restoration and sills and arches appearing well kept
Some light points to note to bodywork such as very small bubble at base of front screen
Some exterior components such as screen rubbers show signs of deterioration
Other exterior features such as chrome and lights appear to be in good order
Sits on whitewall tyres with correct chrome hub caps fitted
Underside appears solid with no reports of issues or rust advised
Chocolate brown leather interior with magnolia piping in aged but presentable order
Interior appears to be original with typical ageing to some elements
These include delamination to some areas of the veneers
We have no reported of electrical or functional faults with interior features
Retains its original factory radio but this is not tested
Brown carpets are presentable throughout

The Mechanics

6,750cc hand-built V8 engine
Carburettor model
3spd automatic gearbox
Mileage verified by MOT history according to seller
Significant ongoing maintenance as detailed above
Recent full service and check over
No reported running or driving issues
Seller reports the engine ‘purrs’ and the car has good brakes
We are told it also starts first time and has light, responsive steering

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