Almost immediately after selling our last 2002 we came across this gem
Presented in her original specification Inca Orange she has been completely rebuilt and restored resulting in a totally immaculate example
Spend only a few moments with MME and you will quickly discover just how 'new' she feels
Rubber seals that are all brand new, paint that has not seen anything but sun and the inside of her cosy garage since its application, brightwork that pops, engine bay surgically clean, interior near perfect etc
When a car is so well put together and so well presented you are allowed to then appreciate some of the lesser obvious, but perhaps even more endearing, features. Like the air filter cover on this car still being the original with the BMW logo stamped into the top
Or the beautifully well situated aerial, the rubber bungs for which are black as the ace of spades and lined up in a perfect line up the 'A' pillar making for a beautiful packaging solution to an otherwise mundane feature
Happily she is not just statically impressive, her overhaul was a mechanical one too and she has since covered only 3000 miles
There are records of the restoration as well as photographs, detailing the entire rebuild from engine to suspension
Even from cold she starts on the button and once fully up to temp she really does zip along very nicely
Holding the road with no creaks or squeaks from the body or suspension and a lovely little rasp from the new exhaust
These 'roundie' 2002's are such pretty little car but do not be fooled they are still a very respectable sports cars too with 100hp propelling less that a ton quite readily
I was pleasantly surprised by her performance when compared to a fuel injected car and found that her engine, clicky little gearbox, unassisted steering and lightweight construction all came together wonderfully to create a very pure driving experience
To consider that this Bentley left the factory almost 20 years ago really does boggle the mind, so brilliantly well engineered in both concept and execution is she!
With only 3 former keepers she’s one that has been lucky to live a charmed and cared for life, which does show when operating her
Extremely quite at motorway speeds the soft top lined with an Alcantara headlining offering a warm feeling to the interior but also importantly helping to eradicate any road noise that might have otherwise interrupted your motoring pleasure
The original Bentley infotainment system is currently in situ and working well in all departments, perhaps this is the only feature on the car that eludes to her manufacturing date - a year before the iPhone 3 came into our lives!!!
With that said the system still works exactly as it should including the satellite navigation!
Quite happily however the most recent owner had a modern “Tesla style” iPad esque system installed in the car with all the modern connectivity features one could hope to desire. Both systems will be supplied with the car and it is at the discretion of the buyer which she is delivered with
As a Milliner Edition she comes equipped with diamond quilted leather seats featuring the embroidered Bentley logo to all four seats, leather bound overmatts again with GTC embroidery, piano black veneers (that have barely a scratch to report on), front and rear parking sensors and soft close doors including the boot, again all woking perfectly
What’s more she still has the original wind deflector & Bentey branded case, further signalling her hitherto cosseted life style as in most cases this would have been secreted away by a pesky previous owner
On the contrary the previous owners have enhanced the car, not only with the optional modern infotainment system but also with 4k quality front and rear cameras and the quilted leather interior carpet covers
In February of this year the roof was given a service which included fitting a new roof frame potentiometer so it is no wonder that the operation is so smooth and the sealing when closed is submarine tight
The most recent engine service was completed in January of this year. Only 1000 miles have been covered since
She is in every respect on the button!
Supplied with a 12month warranty included in the price there are many miles of worry free motoring to be had with this superb example
We’re very happy to have this cracker of an Aston Martin back in our midst once again
Such fantastic cars in their concept, stylish, fast, fun and all very manageable from the drivers seat too!
This time she comes back to us after having been in to see the specialists at Trinity Engineering for a very serious going over!.. More on that later
V77 GBR has been known to us for some time now, her previous owner a friend and, interestingly, a long time servant to the crown as Royal Protection for some of the more well known members of the British royal family
Therefore she has always been a well cared for car, with 9 stamps in the service book attesting to that. In addition to some other invoices for service work carried out that wasn’t stamped into the book
Two keys, factory book etc all the extras one looks for
Back to her recent visit to see the specialists at Trinity Engineering.
To list the works in their entirety would be futile (full scans of invoices on request) but needless to say that no part of the car was left untouched
The brief was to ensure the car had at least 20,000miles of worry free motoring ahead, only 2000 miles have been covered since!!
A major manufacturer 21 year service was completed as well as brakes, gearbox and the transaxle being serviced too. Steering, suspension, chassis tyres everything was seen to ensuring she is a mechanically sound example, used for several long road trips in recent times with plenty more ahead of her!!
The most recent owner has decided to part ways due to losing storage
In terms of user friendly things all new door struts were put on to the car, the A/C was serviced to make sure it pumps nice and cold, all electrical components were checked over for operation and repaired where necessary, the seats were repaired so they both have full operation etc etc
All this work has now resulted in a car that drives as one with half the milage and where everything works as it should
Presented in the ultra rare specification of Ghillies Green over Kestrel Tan interior with optional painted 7 spoke alloys she really does look the part, almost even more so because of her road wearing stone chips on the front valance and rear wheel arches.
Offered with a 12 month warranty included she’s not one to be missed
Built in the famous Sindelfingen factory reserved only for the most special Mercedes-Benz motorcars the 220SEB is certainly a special motorcar. Only 192 RHD examples were ever produced making them exceedingly rare things. AFM is perhaps one of the best examples of those 192 cars anywhere in the world. The subject of a total nut and bolt restoration completed circa 10 years ago she has since lived in the collection of a very meticulous owner. Always garaged, never driven in inclement conditions, premium petrol only sir, the finest waxes, polishes and cloths et al. All this fine care and attention does really show, not only in the photographs herein but also on closer inspection where she stands up superbly well and would no doubt be a show winner should those trilby hat & pressed chino wearing judges cast their scrutineering gaze over her on any concourse lawn in the land. Naturally there is a substantial file documenting the restoration process, complete with photographs to boot (all available upon request). The specification is suitably classic and understated, the leather is beyond supple and save for one minor scratch on the side of the drivers seat totally unmarked. The wood veneers too are in superb condition. As one would expect she drives perfectly. Supplied with a fresh engine service and MoT.
I often remark “I grew up on the back seat of one of these” but really I should say I grew up on the back seat of many of these. Such was my fathers inclination towards T series Bentleys a new one was there to pick us up every weekend - unavoidably I have the same bias
As a usable and affordable classic car a good example Bentley T is perhaps the best option there is
The choice phrase though being ‘a good example’. Happily 623 UJO is ‘a good example’ in every sense
Firstly she is totally original and I am much more a proponent of the virtues offered by a well maintained original car than those of a restored example - they’re only original once and Bentley made them extraordinarily well at the time!
Still in her factory specification of Moorland Green over Tan she presents extremely well having recently benefitted from a full 2 stage machine coach polish and ceramic coating, the brightwork is also near perfect whilst the interior - featuring the optional contrasting top roll, rear headrests, lambswool over rugs, rear vanity mirrors & factory Hollandia sunroof - is brilliantly well preserved having never been connolised
All her features and functions are also working perfectly central locking to all doors and boot, all windows from all switches, dash lights & interior lights, aerial with one push of the switch, A/C blows Icelandicly cold etc etc etc. There is nothing I would say that needs addressing here for she is truly on the button
The most recent owner had inertia reel rear seat belts fitted as well as a modern stereo unit with bluetooth connectivity.
Whilst also ensuring servicing has been kept up to date at all times, accompanying invoices within the very good history folder of course
Some recent work included new front brakes, new engine mounts, rebuilt carbs in additional to normal engine servicing
She is therefore up there as one the best driving T’s I’ve had the pleasure of operating
Being a 1976 example she does benefit from updated T2 underpinning as well as the more attractive flared wheel arches whilst maintaining the early T1 front a rear valance with the much prettier chrome bumpers
A sweet spot of the production run, and a very rare one too with only 65-85 UK RHD cars leaving the factory like this (depends on which book you read)
Overall then a humdinger!
These early Green Label Arnage Bentley's are often criminally overlooked in favour of the later red label cars.
Naturally the architecture of a having the BMW derived 4.4L V8 is the reason for such biases however the engine is a great unit and provides the owner with a far more economical alternative to the 6.75L V8 most of the cars have
First released with the BMW unit and originally intended for it, I am of the opinion that its a super combination for a variety of reasons and have therefore owned a few of these Green Label cars myself.
The BMW engine is a superb lump, having rightly earned a reputation for being more reliable than the Bentley alternative. Servicing costs too are a fraction of what one encounters on the red labels. As mentioned above they are a lot more economical to run as well, largely thanks to the twin-turbo set up which also allows the car to cruise between 70-80mph and barely break sweat.
Of course one must still adhere to the ubiquitous rule when buying Bentley’s.. It has to have been well cared for and properly serviced in order to be a truly worthy example of the marque. Naturally this example is one such car, as well cared for and presented an Arnage as I have ever come across, red or green.
She sits in her completely original and unmolested specification with some nice factory optional extras like the hand painted twin fine lines, electric sunroof and sundym glass adding a little extra to this already fine example.
Supplied new through Jack Barclay’s of Berkley Square I should think that given the year of her production and initial sale date my dear Father must have overseen her original delivery.
She comes complete with two keys, her original tool kit and full service history stamped in the book accompanied by the original owners manual full bookpack and sales brochure. In 2023 a great deal of work was done overhauling the suspension in addition to the routine annual servicing being completed as well.
She has just had a full engine, oil & filter service completed by our team, we put new wiper blades on as well. When we bought her the radio wasn't working properly so as well as fitting a new aerial at the service we had our friends at AutoAudio fit a spanking new retro looking Blaupunkt Stockholm head unit that integrates seamlessly into the slot and is equipped with all necessary modern accoutrements like DAB, bluetooth & USB connectivity.
With only 1 previous owner, excellent spec, a full service history and lovely low mileage she ticks all the right boxes whilst also having the benefit of a fresh service and new radio ensuring she is totally on the button for her next owner.