Highlights

Exceedingly rare coachbuilt ‘Shooting brake’ by Coway of Westhoughton, Lancashire
High-performance turbocharged ‘S’ version
Just 37,900 miles from new
Exempt from road tax and MOT testing
ULEZ Compliant
Superbly presented inside and out

The Appeal

The 'Shooting Brake' sees origins in the 1890s, would you believe. Effectively the grandfather of the estate car, these long-wheelbase vehicles featured large rear bays to carry gun racks, ammunition, hunting spoils and the odd deer carcass. It was a privilege that the wealthy enjoyed near exclusively - and naturally, the equipment it required usually meant the requirement of a big, well-built chassis.

It's of little surprise, then, that most 'Shooting Brakes' were built upon the likes of Rolls-Royce and Bentley, who continue to monopolise the market today, nearly a century-and-a-half later. That's not all, mind - many different coachbuilders over the decades have taken on base cars and built them into the ever-illustrious format. One such company was Coway of Westhoughton, Lancashire - who built twelve of these unusual, angular-backed vehicles.

Picked out in a striking Mustard over Claret, this remarkably finished car is a headturner, sure - but it's still a Bentley. That means below the bonnet is the same, highly regarded twin-turbocharged V8 powerplant and, inside the cabin, incredible luxury that matches up to the eyecatching paintwork in a very able manner.

Alongside the obvious body modifications, this handsome car's retrimmed cabin includes high-quality hides, a DVD player, parking sensors, Blaupunkt multidisc CD/Radio, navigation hardware and two umbrellas.

The History and Paperwork

Originally supplied in standard form to the Channel Islands
Believed to be 1 of 12 Mulsanne Shooting Brakes made
Accompanied by a substantial paperwork file which includes the full Bentley book pack, original order form and specification sheet
Large collection of invoices for parts and servicing
Purchased from Car & Classic in May 2024
Since then, it's covered around 2,200 miles
Exempt from road tax and MOT testing
37,900 miles indicated and supported by the service/MOT history
385bhp / 572lbs of torque model

The Condition

Striking mustard over Claret paintwork
Sports radiator grille and colour-coded bumpers
Straight and solid bodywork in very good order
No notable finish defects and no indication of accident damage
OEM 18” alloy wheels in lovely condition and shod with a set of Pirelli tyres - all of which reportedly show excellent tread depth
Roof rack and high-level brake light fitted
Woodwork renewed/refurbished during the conversion and the cabin was retrimmed in maroon-piped magnolia leather
Equipped with lambswool over rugs
No notable wear apparent to the upholstery and controls
Equipped with a wooden steering wheel
Rear passengers have the benefit of picnic tables, a DVD player and two sets of headphones
Equipped with parking sensors and navigation facility
Two umbrellas
Air conditioning and cruise control
2 sets of keys plus V5 present

The Mechanics

6.75-litre turbocharged V8 petrol engine
Automatic gearbox
Beautifully presented engine compartment
We’re informed that it starts readily and drives very well - as one would expect from a Bentley
We've no reports of any mechanical issues

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