Lot 122: Bentley Mulsanne

Classic - Collectors and Historic Motor Cars, Barons (18th March 2008)

After 16 years in production the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow was replaced with a completely new model in 1981. This new car was bigger, more refined and totally different than the Shadow in appearance but it retained much of the Shadow's mechanical underpinnings, including the trusty 6750cc V8 engine. The Silver Spirit represented a huge investment for Rolls-Royce. The model would form the basis of their range for the next 20 years, so it had to be right, first time. Despite some initial grumbling from the traditionalists, the Silver Spirit soon gained its own following, in the same way that the Shadow had, way back in 1965. As with most Rolls-Royce models, since the Silver Dawn, there has been a Bentley derivative. In the case of the Spirit, it was the Mulsanne. Identical to the Silver Spirit apart the grill and Bentley badges, the Mulsanne found a ready market, due, in no small part to the link with Le Mans suggested by the association with the Mulsanne straight.Offered here is a very attractive Mulsanne, which is finished in midnight blue with contrastin beige hide, which is piped in blue. It is said to have covered just 64190 miles, which is supported by Main Dealer service history and various Rolls-Royce specialists. The car also has a large number of previous MoT certificates.

Lot Details

Auction Classic - Collectors and Historic Motor Cars
Barons, Surrey
TypeCar
Lot Number122
Estimate£6000-£8000
Outcome NOT SOLD
Hammer Price-
Hammer Price (inc premium)-
Year1986
Condition rating
Registration numberD810UGO
Mileage-
Chassis numberSCBZS8006GCH16402
Engine number16402
Engine capacity (cc)6750
Engine - cylinders
Number of doors4

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