Amongst the 170+ fine and varied entries at Historics live auction at Bicester Heritage on 23rd September is an exquisite selection of 13 Rolls-Royce and 10 Bentley classics.
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Lot 192 - 1989 Bentley Continental
A key factor in Rolls-Royce's marketing strategy for the 1980s was the re-launch of Bentley. To rekindle interest in the marque, a glorious name... more info
Rolls-Royce entries, from 1932 to 2012, include a desirable and truly collectible 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche V, one of just 38 RHD examples with an extraordinary 4,563 miles from new (£98,000-£125,000); a 1995 Rolls-Royce Flying Spur, one of just 42 RHD examples, showing 18,000 miles from new (£29,000-£34,000); and a 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé, absolutely immaculate with £20,000 lavished on detailing since 2018 (£130,000-£150,000). In magnificent contrast, see the stately 1932 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Limousine by Crosbie & Dunn (£20,000-£28,000).
Bentley entries, spanning 1961 to 2006, include a 2003 Bentley Azure Performance Final Series, one of just 15 RHD examples with 15,400 miles (£95,000-£115,000); a rare and most desirable 1989 Bentley Continental (£85,000 - £105,000); and a 1998 Bentley Azure Widebody Symbolic Edition, the second of just seven examples, uniquely finished in Mendip Blue coachwork (£65,000-£75,000). See also the 1961 Bentley S2, recently taken from 30-year storage and offered at no reserve.
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Lot 185 - 2003 Bentley Azure Performance Final Series
15,400 miles from new, 1 of 15 right hand drive final series, up-rated to produce 420bhp and previously owned by founder of ‘Henry the Hoover’ more info
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