1994 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL CONVERTIBLE Registration No. M170 HPL Chassis No. SCBZD02C6 SCH 50092 Engine No. 81621L41OM/NKR Light metallic blue with magnolia interior Engine: V8, two pushrod operated overhead valves per cylinder, MK Motronic electronic fuel injection, 6,750cc; Gearbox: four speed automatic; Suspension: independent front with coil springs and anti-roll bar and independent rear with coil springs and automatic levelling; Brakes: four wheel discs with ABS. Right hand drive. At the time of their introduction, many felt an opportunity was missed by the company to differentiate between the Rolls-Royce and Bentley Corniche models and continue the Bentley as the latest in the Continental line, after all the sheer beauty of the design was a fitting replacement for the S3 Continentals such as lots 12 and 14. This balance was finally redressed eighteen years later, as a renewed enthusiasm in the company for the Bentley marque grew in the early 1980s. The re-developing of the brand came first when a new name, the Mulsanne was given to the Bentley equivalent of the Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. Next the most major step was a turbo-charged version of the Mulsanne. Then as the company developed a clear difference between the models, in 1984 a more modestly priced Bentley, the Eight became available, and alongside it the third distinction was the unveiling of a new Bentley Continental. A Corniche for the mid-1980s, the new Continental featured matching body colour bumpers, external mirrors and radiator grille slats, the interior had also been modernised with a revised dash fascia incorporating individual Continental type gauges, and comfort was improved with new front seats which had an adjustable lumbar support. The model was revised in line with the corresponding updates to the Turbo R, Silver Spur and Spirit models, gained alloy wheels amongst other improvements in 1986. Finally in 1992 the third revision brought automatic ride control, and a new hood with heated glass rear window, which itself was improved for 1994. Throughout production, the Continental and its counterpart the Corniche were constructed by the company coachbuilders, Mulliner Park Ward, in the London works at Hythe Road. As the recession of the early 1990's hit the company, the complicated process of coachbuilding that they adhered to was no longer commercially viable. After 55 years at the Hythe Road site, Rolls-Royce withdrew and this was closed in 1994. The coachbuilding arm of the business now moved to the Crewe works. This is one of those last Continentals built, a 1995 specification car, being manufactured at the main Crewe works in 1994, and purchased new by Sir Elton John in October that year. It was intended as a replacement for the earlier, 1975 Corniche [Lot 2], but as described earlier in the catalogue latterly that car has rejoined the collection. Currently road taxed until July, the car has covered just 6,213 miles from new to the date of inspection. As with all of the cars this has been regularly serviced and maintained at the hands of Weybridge Automobiles, so consequently it is in excellent order throughout. This definitive Continental combines the classic styling lines with the modern mechanics, and is quite simply the last word in modern luxury touring cars. Elton John moved on to collecting Bentleys after he had purchased his first Aston Martin, he said 'then I got my first Bentley, once you've had cars like that and seen the workmanship and beauty of them, you don't really want anything else.' John Newman Elton John's fleet manager told us that this car has mainly been used in the South of France. Frequently they will take two or three cars down together, this Bentley looks particularly good with the Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante [Lot 3]. Newman said that this Bentley is a lovely car to drive 'Like the old Corniche, they just glide' . He loves the sound of this car's engine 'She purrs'.
1994 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL CONVERTIBLE Registration No. M170 HPL Chassis No. SCBZD02C6 SCH 50092 Engine No. 81621L41OM/NKR Light metallic blue with magnolia interior Engine: V8, two pushrod operated overhead valves per cylinder, MK Motronic electronic fuel injection, 6,750cc; Gearbox: four speed automatic; Suspension: independent front with coil springs and anti-roll bar and independent rear with coil springs and automatic levelling; Brakes: four wheel discs with ABS. Right hand drive. At the time of their introduction, many felt an opportunity was missed by the company to differentiate between the Rolls-Royce and Bentley Corniche models and continue the Bentley as the latest in the Continental line, after all the sheer beauty of the design was a fitting replacement for the S3 Continentals such as lots 12 and 14. This balance was finally redressed eighteen years later, as a renewed enthusiasm in the company for the Bentley marque grew in the early 1980s. The re-developing of the brand came first when a new name, the Mulsanne was given to the Bentley equivalent of the Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. Next the most major step was a turbo-charged version of the Mulsanne. Then as the company developed a clear difference between the models, in 1984 a more modestly priced Bentley, the Eight became available, and alongside it the third distinction was the unveiling of a new Bentley Continental. A Corniche for the mid-1980s, the new Continental featured matching body colour bumpers, external mirrors and radiator grille slats, the interior had also been modernised with a revised dash fascia incorporating individual Continental type gauges, and comfort was improved with new front seats which had an adjustable lumbar support. The model was revised in line with the corresponding updates to the Turbo R, Silver Spur and Spirit models, gained alloy wheels amongst other improvements in 1986. Finally in 1992 the third revision brought automatic ride control, and a new hood with heated glass rear window, which itself was improved for 1994. Throughout production, the Continental and its counterpart the Corniche were constructed by the company coachbuilders, Mulliner Park Ward, in the London works at Hythe Road. As the recession of the early 1990's hit the company, the complicated process of coachbuilding that they adhered to was no longer commercially viable. After 55 years at the Hythe Road site, Rolls-Royce withdrew and this was closed in 1994. The coachbuilding arm of the business now moved to the Crewe works. This is one of those last Continentals built, a 1995 specification car, being manufactured at the main Crewe works in 1994, and purchased new by Sir Elton John in October that year. It was intended as a replacement for the earlier, 1975 Corniche [Lot 2], but as described earlier in the catalogue latterly that car has rejoined the collection. Currently road taxed until July, the car has covered just 6,213 miles from new to the date of inspection. As with all of the cars this has been regularly serviced and maintained at the hands of Weybridge Automobiles, so consequently it is in excellent order throughout. This definitive Continental combines the classic styling lines with the modern mechanics, and is quite simply the last word in modern luxury touring cars. Elton John moved on to collecting Bentleys after he had purchased his first Aston Martin, he said 'then I got my first Bentley, once you've had cars like that and seen the workmanship and beauty of them, you don't really want anything else.' John Newman Elton John's fleet manager told us that this car has mainly been used in the South of France. Frequently they will take two or three cars down together, this Bentley looks particularly good with the Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante [Lot 3]. Newman said that this Bentley is a lovely car to drive 'Like the old Corniche, they just glide' . He loves the sound of this car's engine 'She purrs'.
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