1978 Bentley T2

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1978 Bentley T2 Saloon - Original U.S. Delivery – Long-Term Ownership - VIN SBG33241 -

The stable mate to the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow, Bentley T models are mechanically similar. They are very scarce due to the fact that only one Bentley T was produced for every 10+ Silver Shadows. This T2 is the second generation T - 1977 to 1980 and only 558 were produced during this time and a small percentage are left-hand-drive and/or delivered to the U.S. T2s have countless improvements over the T1 models (1965 to 1976) including rack and pinion steering. I’ve enjoyed this car for 17 years taking it to RROC club events in San Diego, Orange County and Los Angeles, CA. It’s been a great car for me. I get in, turn the key, it goes. During my ownership, its earned RROC touring class awards at their annual Concours shows at Santa Anita Park, and in San Diego, earned a second place in its class at the 2019 La Jolla Concours d’Elegance celebrating “100 Years of Bentley” only few thousand miles ago. This Bentley is in nice condition in and out and “driver” quality. It runs strong, idles smooth, has good engine compression and it presents well for its age and mileage. Has some original paint. It also passes the stringent CA Smog Test every two years. I purchased the car with 89k miles in 2009 and with having other cars, I drive it less than 1k miles per year. After 17 years of ownership, I’ve decided it’s time to sell.

Maintenance has been the usual items for an “SY” model and during my ownership I have replaced the following.

• Engine drive belts, exhaust manifold gaskets, tires twice
• Alternator replaced
• Transmission services, power steering pump, belt idler aka “jockey” pulley,
• Brake hoses, rebuilt brake accumulators and valves, brake pressure switches, front brake pump, height control valves
• Replaced mufflers,
• During the last 10 years the following repaired or replaced: various hydraulics, height control valve, pressure switches, accumulators and valves, hoses replaced.
• Lower control arm bushings, new fuel pump, rebuilt carburetors
• Steering rack resealed and wheel alignment 2024
• Battery replaced 2025
• NGK spark plugs and wires 2025 rotor
• Serviced A/C 2026
• The Kenwood radio/CD was installed when I purchased the car, but I have a period correct Blaupunkt radio, Sony cassette player and extra radio dash surround which is included.
• A set of 4 correct Bentley slotted wheel covers are also included as well as the handbook and tool kit. The car is located in Carlsbad, CA - $22,500 or near offer.

For more information, please don’t hesitate to contact me.