Lot 141: Bentley Bentley 8

The Bentley 8 was a built with a specific market in mind. With a chrome mesh grill, twin headlamps and alloy wheels, it was squarely aimed at the younger buyer and it worked. It also appealed to the older buyer, who wished he was younger.With the trusty 6.7 litre V8 under the bonnet, slightly firmer suspension and the sporty looks, the Bentley 8 was another step down the road of separate identities for Rolls-Royce and Bentley with Bentley making use of its strong racing heritage, albeit some 50 years ago.This example of the 8 is finished in Brooklands green with a special order interior, sporting biscuit hide, piped green, sea green carpets, with biscuit edging and matching dash top. The car is offered complete with the original service booklet containing 21 service stamps, original handbook package, headrests and lambs wool over rugs.Quite outstanding value for money.