Chassis No.: B285 GT

Engine No.: B142G

Registration: 191 YUU

Sold £17,360 | Sold

Body number 3334 was delivered in June 1950 to Consul-General Axel Johnson in Sweden straight from the factory and registration EJP-670. It was acquired by Mr. Gavel in 2007 and subsequently imported to the UK on the 28th June, 2013. Latterly it was fitted with a supercharged engine before the original re-furbished motor was refitted prior to its repatriation and sold by Adams & Oliver's Garage in Ramsey. This example is presented with new East of England cloth headlining and on new, slightly oversized, tyres (205/80/16) which give a more comfortable ride. All wheels sport chrome and black painted discs in good order with additional spats available and included in this lot.

The paintwork, overall, is in good condition although the wheelarches now show light signs of bubbling and corrosion commensurate with its age although nothing needing immediate attention. Both sills appear in good order as does the front and rear bumpers although one rear overrider shows damage. Both headlights show good chrome and good parabolic reflectors with a re-chromed radiator and base-mounted badging near the centre spotlight. Originally, the nearside front wing had a side mounted spare wheel, this wing and wheel is included in the lot. The engine bay shows genuine care lavished upon it with a new coil and torch still present.

Both the engine and engine oil are clean and, we are informed, the oil is changed regularly. The interior has been re-carpeted and edged in leather throughout, including the boot. The door-cappings, dashboard and dash-top walnut veneers all appear to have been renewed and show in good order. The leather seating is firm and complete although the front seats do sport aftermarket leather covers. The blind is fully operational as are the Smith dials in the dashboard including the recently rebuilt clock. Inertia reel seat belts have been fitted as well as an additional tachometer plus a discreet panel under the dashboard which includes a USB port, hazard warning lights, overdrive and screen wash.

Additionally, there is an aftermarket two-speed heater to assist this subtly modernised Bentley, although the original, fully working, unit is still fitted underneath the passenger seat alongside a battery isolator. It is reported to drive well, complete with overdrive, and the modifications certainly point towards and extremely usable example.

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