Lot Ended
Description
Rare Mulsanne S, one of
only 970 made; 139k miles with 24 services to date; MOT expired in August 2026;
Showing just over 139k miles
Launched in 1980, the Mulsanne
was effectively a Bentley version of the new Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit and was
virtually identical apart from a different radiator treatment and a more
sporting interior.
In 1982 a Turbo version joined
the range with 50% more power, sports suspension, sports seats, a revised centre
console and alloy wheels. This was followed in 1987 by the Mulsanne S, which
shared all the sporting features of the Turbo model and, from 1989, gained quad
round headlamps instead of twin rectangular ones but retained a normally
aspirated version of the familiar 6,750cc V8 engine, now fitted with Bosch
Jetronic fuel injection.
With height adjustable
suspension and massive brake discs all round, it was plenty quick enough for
most owners, gliding to 60mph in 10 seconds with a top speed of 129mph. Just 907
Mulsanne S models were produced (including 61 in stretched LWB form) before it
was replaced by the very similar Brooklands in 1992.
First registered in
May 1990, this Mulsanne S presents as a distinguished example of Bentley’s
classic luxury saloon, finished in an elegant metallic green complemented by a
beige leather interior. Powered by the renowned 6750cc petrol V8 engine and
paired with an automatic transmission, it retains the refined and effortless
driving character expected from the marque.
Showing just over
139k miles, the Bentley comes with an MOT expired in August 2026 and vendor has
not had time to retest the car, accompanied by an excellent history file. This
includes a service book with 18 stamps up to 2014 at 129,044 miles. Further
invoices confirm additional servicing in 2016, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022 and 2023,
equating to an average service interval of just 5,800 miles. The original
handbook is also included along with 16 old MOTs.
The V5C records 11
former keepers, the current owning it since December
2023.
During its time on site for
photography and video capture, the car was reported to start, run and
drive.
As expected for a vehicle of
its age and mileage, there are some age-related marks around the bodywork,
though overall the car presents well and remains impressive for its
vintage.
Contact
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