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111 of 170 lots
Lot 111
1995 Bentley Continental Convertible
Estimate:
$175,000 - $250,000
Starting bid:
$25
Sold for
$190,000
Live Auction
Pebble Beach Auctions 2023
Description
Coachwork by Mulliner Park Ward

Without Reserve

Chassis: SCBZD02C4SCX50072

Beautifully Presented Single-Owner Bentley with Limited Use
One of as Few as Seven Final-Series Continentals Delivered to the US
As-Delivered Colors of Sherwood Green with Parchment Interior
Well-Documented Service History
Accompanied by Original Window Sticker, Manuals, and Tools

6,750 CC OHV V-8 Engine
Bosch K-Jetronic Fuel Injection
240 BHP at 4,300 RPM
4-Speed Automatic Transmission
4-Wheel Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Front Independent Suspension with Coil Springs and Telescopic Dampers
Rear Independent Suspension with Coil Springs, Semi-Trailing Arms, and Anti-Roll Bar

In 1984, to bolster sales, Bentley Motors resurrected the “Continental” moniker – a name indicative of a modern, well-appointed automobile designed to carry four people and their luggage in sporting comfort at speeds of up to 126 mph. The model received several safety and performance upgrades throughout production with the final series being the rarest and most highly prized. Built in extremely limited numbers with as few as seventeen final-year example Convertibles made, only seven of them reportedly made their way to the US.

According to the original window sticker included with the sale, this one-owner Bentley was delivered new to Rolls-Royce of Beverly Hills, stunningly finished in Sherwood Green and complemented by parchment leather interior with green piping, cream-colored soft top, and a suggested retail price of $283,000.

This Bentley has apparently benefited from limited use with servicing as needed by the dealer. According to the consignor, and as detailed in the mileage readings listed in the CARFAX Report, the vehicle had limited mileage before its 2007 odometer replacement, reportedly a common issue with this model. The vehicle currently shows just over 5,500 miles at the time of cataloguing and its presentation appears to confirm the reported minimal use. A note in the included service file states the soft top and fuel level gauge will require service before use.

This truly exceptional one-owner, final-series Bentley Continental Convertible is worthy of inclusion in any Bentley collection – it is part of a hallowed marque with over 100 years of sporting luxury expertise.