1993 Bentley Brooklands

We are pleased to be offering for sale a beautiful 1993 Bentley Brooklands and one which has been impeccably maintained.

Our seller acquired the car in April of this year, and it joined a collection of classics. He is quietly working his way through a bucket list of cars, and owning a Bentley was most certainly on that list.

He has used the car for exciting family days out over the summer, keeping it safely garaged when not in use. With many other cars still to own, the Bentley now needs to go to make way for something new.

Although his ownership of this fine piece of British engineering has been short, our seller has spent almost £5,000 on maintenance, continuing the good work of the previous owner, who had the car for around four years. He was a member of the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts Club and sold the car in part to fund the purchase of a Camargue.

A recent MoT certificate was obtained with no advisories, so the lucky new owner should need to do no more that tax and insure it and then get on with enjoying the car’s considerable charms.

Beautifully painted in Cobalt Blue, this Bentley is sure to impress. For a car that is nearly 30 years old, the condition is really rather good. Cars like this do tend to have careful owners with large garages which clearly helps.

Flaws in the paint are relatively few and far between, but most noticeable is a small area of lacquer peel around the boot lid Bentley badge. Some small scratches on the nearside rear door and wheel arch may catch the eye as well as the paint bubble on the lower right-hand side of the rear window.

The chin spoiler has the expected stone chips, and the keen eye may spot a little corrosion on the offside rear wheel arch.

The wheels look to be in good order and our seller ditched some rather ropey whitewall tyres for a new set of Avon Turbosteels. They are as new having covered few miles.

The rather lovely Brooklands appropriate cherished registration number is to remain with the car.

Contrasting nicely with the blue paintwork is the creamy parchment hide, and there’s plenty of it. Up front, seats from the Turbo R were fitted as an option and what a comfortable place to sit they are. The view out is suitably commanding, allowing one to lord it over drivers of lesser vehicles!

There is a little wear to the driver’s seat bolster, from the seat belt rubbing and there are a few marks which may be improved with some good leather cleaner.

We are told that the electric seat adjustment on the passenger side is inoperative.

The Bentley’s previous owner had the wood veneers redone, so they look very smart.

Amongst the rather lovely luxuries, the Brooklands comes with picnic tables in the rear and should those luxuriating in those rear pews feel like a quick drink, there’s a hip flask and glasses in the armrest. How decadent!

Lambs wool over rugs are fitted, encouraging all on board to slip off their footwear and feel the softness.

On hot days, the air conditioning unit will help keep everyone cool and we gather it blows nice and cold.

There’s a huge boot, so no need to economise on the luggage taken. Tools are all present and correct and you will notice the CD autochanger that is fitted.

A plethora of pictures of the Bentley’s underside are displayed in our picture gallery. We cannot spot anything untoward. We suspect the car has been used latterly as a car for special occasions, not being driven in bad weather.

The engine compartment shows all the signs of careful maintenance we know this car has had, so once again, spend some time and look at the pictures we have taken.

The engine is an old smoothy, with plenty of torque for a relaxing drive. Our seller positively raved about the driving experience which is quite unlike any other. With that we completely agree, and you cannot help but feel special once ensconced behind the wheel. Every drive is a memorable one.

When buying a car like a Bentley, history is ever so important. As these cars age, some impecunious owners skimp on maintenance which will then come back and bite at a later date.

There are no such worries with this prime example. Only this year our seller spent a princely sum with Mark Taylor RR & B Ltd, specialists in the marque and based in Chichester. The work carried out included:

· New brake accumulator gas spheres

· New front discs and pads

· New fuel filter

· Replacement rear suspension gas springs

· Adjust front suspension geometry

You get the idea. The invoice is in amongst the paperwork as are a vast array of other bills.

The service book is full of stamps confirming servicing almost every year. We note a gap between 2013 and ’16, but only 200 miles were driven, the car we assumed being laid up.

We have mentioned the new premium Avon tyres fitted this year and we can report a new Yuasa battery was installed in 2021.

Also of note is a 2015 invoice for a new ECU, which cost almost £2,000 with labour.

The registration document confirms 8 previous keepers, and the car has had a variety of cherished number plates fitted in its 29-year life.

The MoT certificate is valid until August 2023 and a look through the online MoT history shows nothing of note has been recorded in the last decade or so.

We were fortunate enough to recently spend some time behind the wheel of the latest Bentley saloon – the Flying Spur. With a few options, it listed at just over £200,000.

We expect our Brooklands to sell for between £8,000 and £12,000, somewhat of a bargain don’t you think?

This is a car that has been well maintained and defies its years. It is a car that will deliver a sense of occasion whether that’s popping out for a little shopping or nipping down to the South of France for a long weekend.

It is not a car that needs to be enjoyed alone either, with ample space for invited family and friends.

So, buy, cherish and enjoy and should you ever tire of her, you can guarantee there will a queue of buyers lining up to take over ownership.

As always, we very much welcome an inspection.

Viewing is always encouraged, and this particular car is located with us at The Market HQ near Abingdon; we are open weekdays 9am-5pm, to arrange an appointment please use the Contact Seller button at the top of the listing. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.