September 25th, 2009 / No Comments » /
The outward appearance of a Bentley T2 is slightly more dynamic because the bonnet design is a few centimetres lower and the radiator shell shape with its rounded edges is smoother. In addition, the badging on wheel covers, boot lid and gauges featured Bentley motifs rather than Rolls-Royce ones. Standard features included electrically operated windows and electrically adjustable front seats.
The upgraded T2 featured rack and pinion steering, improved air conditioning, rubber bumpers, a new fascia and a front air dam, similarly to the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II.
Posted in: T-Series
Tags: 1977, 1980, Long Wheelbase, T2
June 16th, 2009 / No Comments » /
The most sought-after of all post-war Bentley two-door : only seventeen LHD examples (and 98 in total) of this ultra-classy and discreet automobile have ever been built on the 1965 Silver Shadow chassis. This generation was characterised by a monocoque chassis, allowing more interior space, a better access to all seats, and a lighter, more rigid structure. Combined with the powerful all-alloy V8 engine (6,3 lire), and with the automatically adjusted all-independent new suspension, it enables easy cruising at all speed, and a highly comfortable driving combined with a lively and delightful road behaviour.
Posted in: T-Series
Tags: 1966, 1971, T1, Two Door Saloon
April 23rd, 2009 / No Comments » /
Date of Liability 01 06 2007
Date of First Registration 19 05 1971
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 6750CC
Fuel Type Petrol
Posted in: T-Series
Tags: 1971, 1976, Long Wheelbase, T1
April 22nd, 2009 / No Comments » /
The Bentley T1 Saloon model was introduced to the UK market in 1965. Based on the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow I body – the only exterior components that differed the two models being the front grille – the T1 featured a lightweight body shell and was fitted with a powerful 6.23-litre V8 unit. The Bentley T1 Saloon was designed by James Young and Mulliner Park Ward and initially appeared in a 4-door saloon variant. Two years later, a 2-door convertible body style was added to the T2 range. Standard features on the T1 included electric windows and adjustable front seats.
Posted in: T-Series
Tags: 1965, 1977, Saloon, T1
April 22nd, 2009 / No Comments » /
The S3 looked very similar to the S2. The most-visible difference was a new turn indicator light in the nose rather than on the side, along with a four-headlamp layout that paved the way for the radically new Bentley T1 in 1965, a lower bonnet line and an altered grille. The interior was modified with individual seats for front passengers and increased leg room in the rear. The S3 continued the 6.2 L (6230 cc/380 in³) V8 engine introduced with the S2 but the carbs were larger and the induction system and compression ratios were modified. The power steering was also improved.
Posted in: Continental
Tags: 1962, 1965, S3
April 20th, 2009 / No Comments » /
The Bentley S2 (and derivative Bentley S2 Continental) was a luxury car produced by Bentley from 1959 until 1962. Based on the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II, the S2 replaced the straight-6 engine of the Bentley S1 with a new aluminium V8 engine displacing 6.2 L (6230 cc/380 in³). With this new engine, the S2 offered significantly better performance than the previous cars.
Posted in: Continental
Tags: 1959, 1962, S2
April 20th, 2009 / No Comments » /
The Bentley S1 was a luxury car produced by Bentley Motors Limited from 1955 through 1959. It marked Bentley’s parent, Rolls-Royce, reducing the differences between their Bentley and Rolls-Royce models, with the S1 differing only in its radiator design and badging from the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I.
The models shared the 4.9 L (4887 cc/298 in³) straight-6 engine, with this being the last vehicle to use descendants of the engine originally used in the Rolls-Royce Twenty from 1922 to 1929. The bore was 95.25 mm (3.7 in), stroke was 114.3 mm (4.5 in) and compression ratio 6.6:1. Twin SU carburetors were fitted, with upgraded models from 1957. A 4-speed automatic transmission was standard, with a 4-speed manual available as an option until 1957. Two wheelbases were produced: 123 in (3124 mm) and, from 1957, 127 in (3226 mm).
Posted in: Continental
Tags: 1955, 1959, S1
April 20th, 2009 / No Comments » /
The R Type was the second series of post-war Bentley automobiles, replacing the Mark VI. A two-door Continental model manufactured for the European marketplace was the most expensive automobile of its day. Some 2,500 total units were manufactured during R Types’ run.
Posted in: Continental
Tags: 1952, 1955, R Type
April 20th, 2009 / No Comments » /
The Bentley Mark VI was the first post-war luxury car from Bentley. Produced from 1946 to 1952, it was also the first car from Rolls-Royce with factory coachwork but chassis were still also supplied to independent coachbuilders . The chassis and engine went on to be used as the basis of those in the Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith of 1946 and Silver Dawn of 1949.
The Mark VI used an F-head straight-6 engine 4.3 L (4257 cc/259 in³) in size. In 1951, a 4.6 L (4566 cc/278 in³) version of the engine was introduced. A four speed syncromesh manual transmission was fitted with the change lever to the right of the driver on right hand drive cars and on the column on left hand drive versions.
Posted in: Litre
Tags: 1946, 1952, Mark VI
April 20th, 2009 / No Comments » /
The Mark V was Rolls-Royce’s second Bentley model. Released in 1939, it had much in common to Rolls’ models, including a new-generation straight-6 engine. The engine displaced 4.3 L (4257 cc/259 in³) with a 3.5 in (88.9 mm) bore and 4.5 in (114.3 mm) stroke.
A lightweight and aerodynamic Corniche model was planned, but the outbreak of World War II halted production with just a single example completed. This car had a body designed by Georges Paulin and built by Pourtout of Paris. It is currently being restored by the Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust in Derby.
Posted in: Litre
Tags: 1939, 1941, Mark V
