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In the year
1931 Bentley was taken over by Rolls Royce.
Ever since that moment Bentley was the second premier brand of Rolls
Royce. The make Bentley was given the task to fulfill the needs of the
more sportive Rolls Royce customer who preferred to drive himself. After
world war two all Bentleys were based on Rolls Royce sister models with
only slight changes. The most eye-catching difference was the beautiful,
more rounded, Bentley grille. Only the Bentley Continental models were
exclusively designed and constructed for Bentley.
In the year
1965 the Bentley T saw the light of day, at the same time as the sister
model Rolls Royce Silver Shadow. The Bentley T and Rolls Royce Silver
Shadow were a true revolution within the conservative company. The
automobiles were designed with a unitary bodywork construction,
independent suspension all round and disc brakes all round.
The supposed conservative clientele did not have any problem with the
modern Rolls Royce and Bentley; The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow saloon
(model I & II) was to become the best selling Rolls Royce ever. Over
30.000 were sold in twelve years time.
In the year 1970 the Bentley T1 was succeeded by the slightly improved
T2. The engine became a larger cylinder capacity and was upgraded from
6230 cc. up to 6750 cc.
The more exclusive Bentley T1 and T2 models, compared to the Rolls
Royce Silver Shadow, are relatively scarce; only about 1700 were built
in twelve years time...
Technical
data
V8 engine
cylinder capacity: 6230 cc.
capacity: never given by Bentley.
but specialists estimate 180 DIN hp.
top speed: 119 mph. - 190 km/h.
gearbox: automatic, 4-speed
weight: approx. 2100 kg.
Information
Bentley T1,
year 1969. Colour warm grey metallic with a
pale grey leather interior. This beautiful and impressive Bentley T1 was
sold new to Mr. Cassina in Milan, Italy. This
Bentley T1 is very original and the car was never restored. The car is fitted with a
period Philips radio. The
automobile is also fitted with safety belts in front and at the rear.
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