1998 Bentley Brooklands R Mulliner

This stately Bentley has clearly been well cared for during its time and has an enormous amount of service history to back this up. The whole car is in very good condition with just a few sections needed some minor attention. The Bentley also has some celebrity ties having at one point been in the ownership of the former Radio 2 DJ Chris Evans. The full build sheet from factory is included with the car and an entire comprehensive history for the car after during its time on the road.

The exterior of the car looks to be in great shape, aside from the small patch of corrosion on the front driver’s side sill, the entirety of the car is in great shape. The small patch of corrosion is a minor fix and one that did not stop the car from passing its MOT but rather something to keep an eye or have booked in to be fixed after taking ownership.

The ‘Atlantic Mica’ blue paintwork gives the 24-year-old, a modern touch, complimenting the design beautifully. Walking around the car, it is nice and straight, all the shut lines are tight and uniform, the glass is in good condition, there are very little if any stone chips or imperfections in the paint and the chrome/brightwork is all in good condition as well. There are some very minor areas of paint bubbling here and there around the car, one on the driver’s door and one on the boot lid, these are near inconsequential however but it’s something to bear in mind for the future.

The wheels are in great condition with little curbing or damage to speak of. The tyres are also in good condition with plenty of tread depth left. All lights work as intended and the amber indicator lenses serve to break up the wall of blue. The exhaust is in good condition and adds a nice touch to the rear design of the car. The bespoke Mulliner grille is in good condition also with none of the corrosion that chrome suffers, the rest of the chrome around the car is also in good condition too.

The inside of the Bentley is what really matters, a high-end luxury vehicle such as this needs to have a high-end luxurious cabin, and that’s just what you get in the top spec special edition Mulliner R. With the Mulliner coachworks interior fitted to the Bentley, the cabin becomes less ‘car’ and more luxury mansion in levels of comfort. The condition of all the upholstery is great, no rips, tears of stains to be seen and the bolsters in all the seats still retain their shape and comfort. The dashboard looks good, and all the dials and switchgear still look to be in good condition with none missing or non-functional. The wooden veneer on the dash and all around the car is in good condition, there is some slight cracking in the lacquer on the centre console and on the nearside front door rail, but other than that it’s in fine shape.

Everything works as it should inside the car and there are a few nice touches, including the original and now valuable audio system still being in place, with a plaque on the cover flap which states this is number 33 out of 100.

The underside of the Bentley is very straight and in good condition thanks to the factory applied under seal, there is some very minor surface corrosion starting to show on some components, but this is not outside of the normal expected wear and not something to worry about. As you can see from the photos, the components on the underneath of the car have lasted very well and even the exhaust looks to be in good healthy condition. All suspension and rubber items look to have plenty of life left in them and all protected and sealed with anti-corrosion measures.

Underneath the bonnet the picture is a very pleasing one with the overall aesthetic condition of the powerplant being one of meticulous upkeep and a sign of good internal health. The suspension turrets are free from any rust, the engine seems clean with no signs of fluid leaks and all rubber and metal piping are free from cracks or splits. With the regular servicing the paperwork shows, this is no surprise and it would be wise to bet this car has a good driveline ready for many more miles.

This Bentley has an enormous history file full of MOT certificates, receipts and detailed explanations of any works carried out. It comes with the V5 and a full HPI check, owner’s manuals, two sets of keys and a fully stamped service book.

A summary of the service stamps is given below.

- Service at 875 miles – 20/05/1998

- Service at 3532 miles – 02/11/1998

- Service at 7020 miles – 21/11/1999

- Service at 9307 miles – 12/05/2000

- Service at 10,994 miles – 18/12/2000

- Service at 15,938 miles – 13/03/2001

- Service at 18,788 miles – 10/09/2001

- Service at 25,623 miles – 19/03/2002

- Service at 31,715 miles – 05/09/2002

- Service at 35,619 miles – 28/04/2003

- Service at 39,880 miles – 13/05/2004

- Service at 45,761 miles – 20/07/2005

- Service at 51,691 miles – 30/11/2005

- Service at 54,070 miles – 13/10/2006

- Service at 63,280 miles – 15/12/2008

- Service at 70,921 miles – 27/03/2014*

- Service at 73,005 miles – 28/06/2016**

- Service at 73,450 miles – 02/01/2018***

- Service at 76,808 miles – 09/01/2019

- Service at 82,119 miles – 14/02/2022

*Whilst having the service at 70,921 miles the car also had a motor flush, fuel system cleaner, oil filter, Mobil 1 engine oil, transmission oil, new brakes and discs all round, caster rod bushes, camber bushes, front springs, top damper rubbers, two front tyres, both rear engine mounts and various wear and tear items replaced.

**The service at 73,005 miles came with an engine management relay change.

***AirCon system service.

Other receipts and works are summarised below.

- Parrot Bluetooth relay, tyres and hub cap – 30/11/2005 – RR&B Garages

- New battery – 14/02/2006 - RR&B Garages

- Sump plug, thermostat gasket, upper & lower front mount – 29/09/2006 - RR&B Garages

- Matrix grill kit – 20/12/2007 – Phantom Motor Cars LTD

- Wheel balance – 17/11/2009 - Phantom Motor Cars LTD

- MOT & steering rack gaiter secure – 14/12/2010 - Phantom Motor Cars LTD

- Wiring repairs, handbrake adjustment – 12/12/2012 - Phantom Motor Cars LTD

- New bulbs require for MOT– 08/12/2013 - Phantom Motor Cars LTD

- New bulbs required for MOT – 09/12/2013 - Phantom Motor Cars LTD

- Spring cup LH rear, spring insulator, spring spacers, brake pump seal, brake pump feed, temperature sender coolant gauge, tamp sender engine ECU, thermostat and gasket – 21/05/2014 - Phantom Motor Cars LTD

- Repair of wiring for RH rear lamp, adjust parking brake, MOT – 09/12/2015 - Phantom Motor Cars LTD

- New battery – 16/02/2018 – Solent Garage Services LTD

- Door cappings – Silver Lady Services LTD

- Air conditioning service – 14/09/2021 - Solent Garage Services LTD

- Full service, fluids and filters, repair to chrome strips, repair to bumper scuff – 14/02/2022 – Outwood cars

- Re-lacquer and polish door cappings – 10/02/2022 – GDK Veneering

Bentley has been a byword for luxury and effortless, comfortable travel and it’s not hard to see why from the Brooklands Mulliner R. This Bentley was a celebration of Rolls Royce’s coachworks team and one that sat in the model line-up firmly directed at royalty and the wealthy. It has been well looked after and even has celebrity ties, but most importantly for these cars, it has been used regularly. The care it has received shows in the state of the car presently with great mechanicals and handling as well as retaining all the comfort afford it in the first place. If you’re in the market for a top level, luxurious, characterful car that stands out from the rest, then this Bentley is surely what you’re picturing on the driveway. Whichever way you put it, it sure is a tempting prospect.

Our estimate for this car is £20,000 - £30,000.

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