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Bentley : BENTLEY SIII
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(7/6/2008 9:00:00 PM) |
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yaztecautoga |
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Current Bid: |
USD 22322 |
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Vehicle Description
THIS MAGNIFICANT RIGHTHAND DRIVE SERIES III BENTLEY WITH CUSTOM ROLLS ROYCE GRILL WAS ACQUIRED FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION. IT IS FINISHED IN A TWO TONE ARCTIC WHITE AND PLATINUM OVER GRAY LEATHER. IT IS EQUIPPED WITH A CUSTOM LUGGAGE SET. WE ARE NOT SURE THAT THE LUGGAGES CAME WITH THE CAR BUT THEY FIT IN THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WELL AND LOOK OLD. THIS CAR HAD GONE THROUGH AN EXTENSIVE COSMETIC RESTORATION ABOUT 5 YEARS AGO FOR A COST OVER $40,000.00. THE PARTIAL LISTING FOR RESTORATION INCLUDES NEW PAINT, NEW LEATHER, RE-CHROMED ALL BRIGHT WORKS, REFINISHED 99% OF THE WOOD VENEERS, NEW DOOR SEALS. THIS BENTLEY CRANKS UP EVERYTIME, RUNS AND DRIVES GOOD BUT IT NEEDS A MAJOR SERVICE TO MAKE IT ROADWORTHY. WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT, IT SMOKES AT IDLE. WE SUSPECT THAT IT IS CARBURETOR OR CHOKE RELATED BUT WE ARE NOT SURE. PLEASE READ THE DETAILED DESCRIPTION BELOW PRIOR TO BIDDING.
WE HAVE ADVERTISED THIS BENTLEY LOCALLY. WE HAVE THE RIGHT TO TERMINATE THE AUCTION AT ANY TIME. WE WILL CONSIDER INTERESTING TRADES. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE THIS BEAUTIFUL BENTLEY BEFORE THE AUCTION ENDS, PLEASE CONTACT AL@ (770)-541-7800 OR E-MAIL: yaztec@bellsouth.net WE HAVE SET A REASONABLE RESERVE FOR THE CAR AND HAVE NO PROBLEM ENDING THE AUCTION EARLY.
EXTERIOR:
THIS BENTLEY HAS A BEAUTIFUL PAINT AND BODY. IT IS NOT IN A CONCOURSE LEVEL PAINT BUT A VERY HIGH GRADE DRIVER. WE WERE TOLD THAT THE COMMON RUST ISSUES IN THE ROCKERS WERE CUT OUT AND REPAIRED PRIOR TO PAINTING. THE FLOORS AND THE FRAME ARE SOLID. A LIGHT BROWN COLOR IS NOTICEABLE AT SOME AREAS OF THE UNDER-CARRIAGE INDICATION LIGHT SURFACE RUST. THE CAR HAS A CUSTOM WEBASTO FULL SUNROOF. IN OUR OPINION, THE CAR CAN USE A NEW HEADLINER. THE EXISTING WOOL HEADLINER IS THERE BUT IT SHOWS SIGNS OF AGE. ALL CHROME COMPONENTS INCLUDING THE MASSIVE BUMPERS WERE RE-CHROMED. THEY LOOK GREAT. THE CUSTOM ROLLS ROYCE GRILL LOOKS VERY GOOD. ALL GLASS ARE IN GOOD CONDITION.
INTERIOR:
ALL SEAT COVERS WERE COMPLETELY REDONE IN A HIGH QUALITY LEATHER HIDES. YOU COULD SMELL THE FRESH LEATHER WHEN YOU OPEN THE DOORS. THE ORIGINAL CARPETS WERE REPLACED WITH HIGH QUALITY MATCHING GRAY CARPETS. ALL WOOD PIECES IN THE INTERIOR WERE PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED. THEY HAVE A BRIGHT PIANO-FINSH AND LOOK BETTER THAN THE ORIGINAL FACTORY FINISH. ALL DOOR WEATHERSTRIPPINGS WERE REPLACED. THE DOORS ARE HARD TO SHUT DUE TO THE NEW RUBBER SEALS. THEY JUST NEED TIME FOR THE RUBBER TO GET FIT. THE ORIGINAL WOOL HEADLINER IS SERVICEABLE BUT IT REALLY NEEDS TO BE REPLACED TO MATCH WITH THE REST OF THE INTERIOR.
MECHANICAL:
THIS BENTLEY IS EQUIPPED WITH THE ORIGINAL V-8 ENGINE. IT CRANKS UP EVERYTIME AND RUNS GOOD BUT IT REALLY NEEDS FREASH GAS AND A MAJOR TUNE UP. AS THE ENGINE WARMS UP IT SMOKES FROM TIME TO TIME. WE ARE SUSPECTING THAT THE CHOKE IS STOCK OR IT MAY BE A CARBURETOR PROBLEM. THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS GOOD BUT SINCE THE CAR NEEDS A TUNE UP WE HAVE NOT TAKEN IT ON A HIGHWAY. WE HAVE NEVER HAD AN OLD BENTLEY OR ROLLS ROYCE THAT HAD MAJOR ENGINE ISSUES BUT WE ARE SELLING THIS CAR WITH THESE GIVEN FACTS. THE BRAKES AND SUSPENSION FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE EXHAUST SYSTEM LOOKS OLD BUT FUNCTIONAL. IT HAS A LEAKE AT THE CENTER MUFFLER. THE DAMAGE TO THE MUFFLER OCCURED WHEN THE TRANSPORTER WAS UNLOADING THE CAR AT OUR SHOWROOM.
ELECTRICAL:
MAJORITY OF THE LIGHTS, GAUGES, AND SWITCHES FUNCTION PROPERLY. EACH INDIVIDUAL LIGH NEEDS TO BE INSPECTED DUE TO THE POSSIBLE OXIDATION OF THE LIGHT SOCKET. THE HORN DOES NOT WORK.
TRUNK:
THE TRUNK LOOKS VERY NICE AND DETAILED. IT HAS A NEW CARPET MAT. THE TRUNK HOUSES A SET OF MATCHING FITTED LUGGAGE. WE ARE NOT SURE THAT THESE CAME WITH THE CAR ORIGINALLY BUT THEY LOOK PRETTY OLD. THEY ARE IN GREAT CONDITION. THE SPARE TIRE AND THE ORIGINAL AIRPUMP IS IN THE LOWER SECTION. THE CARDBOARD COVER FOR THE SPARE TIRE COMPARTMENT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL METAL ONE BUT IT LOOKS GOOD.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT:
THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT LOOKS ORIGINAL AND CLEAN BUT IT IS NOT DETAILED.
WE HAVE TRIED TO DESCRIBE A 45 YEAR OLD GRAND BENTLEY TO THE BEST OF OUR ABILITY. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL US BEFORE BIDDING.
THE ODOMETER READING INDICATED IS NOT THE ACCURATE MILEAGE OF THE CAR. WE ARE SELLING THIS BENTLEY WITH MILES EXEMPT DUE TO THE AGE OF THE CAR.
WE WILL BE GLAD TO ASSIST OR ARRANGE FOR THE SHIPPING WITHIN THE U.S.A. OR WORLDWIDE.
On Jun-29-08 at 17:30:10 PDT, seller added the following information:
I HAVE HAD SEVERAL INQUIRIES ABOUT THE RESERVE. DESPITE THE BEAUTIFUL CONDITION OF THIS BENTLEY AND THE AMOUNT OF MONEY THAT HAS BEEN SPENT ON THE RESTORATION, IT HAS A VERY REASONABLE RESERVE.
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