Equipment
RHD. Body color wire wheels, Lucas headlights, driving lights, folding windshield, wind wings, overdrive
Condition
Originally delivered to Paris as the continental demonstrator and bodied there by Saoutchik. Chassis shortened and this body built by Swallow (not William Lyons' Swallow) during restoration in the 60's. Very good paint, chrome, interior and top. Clean, orderly engine compartment, older chassis showing both use and age but more than good enough to tour and show proudly at the end of the day
Market commentary
This is a prodigious automobile but with a somewhat checkered history that deterred bidders' enthusiasm for it. It's not that much different, however, from many other 8-Liter Bentleys and it would not be at all surprising to see it sell for the low estimate or more.