1989 BENTLEY EIGHT

KEY FACTS

• A distinguished luxury saloon, based on the Mulsanne of the same era, which would benefit from some straightforward cosmetic improvement.
• It is powered by the 6.75-litre Rolls-Royce V8, coupled to the three-speed 4L80-E automatic transmission.
• It was delivered new via H.R. Owen in London.
• The car was looked after by main dealer and specialist garages until 1995, though has been serviced locally since.
• Balmoral Green over Tan colour scheme with dark wood trim is a particularly handsome and lesser-seen combination, on a model that is increasingly rare on the road.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• Distinguished by a wire-mesh grille, instead of vertical slats as seen on the Mulsanne, the Bentley Eight also received slightly firmer suspension that improved the handling.
• As a 1989 model, this car also features fuel injection as well as anti-lock disc brakes as standard.
• Finished in Balmoral Green paintwork, this car rides on the correct set of 15-inch alloy wheels, while its Tan leather interior complements the bodywork very well.
• Cabin equipment includes electrically adjustable front seats with memory settings, air conditioning, cruise control, and an aftermarket Alpine stereo head unit.
• Its original owner’s manuals, service book and delivery note are included, along with a raft of specialist maintenance invoices.

CONDITION

• No known bodywork damage.
• Its original paintwork is in fair condition overall, though is slightly tired in a few places. There are some stone chips, areas of lacquer damage, and spots of bubbling around the panels, so the car would benefit from some ‘TLC’. Blemishes on the roof are evident, and there is a section at the bottom left of the rear screen that will need attention.
• Inside, the original Tan leather upholstery is in excellent condition, with very little signs of use or wear to speak of.
• A few scratches can be seen on the dark wood trim pieces, and the carpet in the driver’s footwell is fairly worn. However, the overall appearance of the cabin is superb for its age.
• The outside temperature gauge requires a new sensor, but there are no other known electrical faults.
• The most recent MOT test was on 25 March 2021 at 91,291 miles, which was a pass with three advisories to monitor a corroded rear coil spring, a perishing offside rear tyre and a minor front exhaust leak, though a new front exhaust manifold has since been fitted.

SERVICE HISTORY

• Its most recent service was in March 2021, where technicians changed the engine oil and brake fluid.
• The air conditioning system has also just been re-gassed.
• Prior to this, it also received an oil change in 2018, and another general service in 2012 at 83,866 miles. Throughout most of the early 1990s, the car was looked after by Rolls-Royce and Bentley specialist Fearon’s in Newcastle Upon Tyne.

SUMMARY

This Bentley Eight represents a solid example that would now benefit from some ‘TLC’ of the bodywork and paint. It would be a straightforward project for a professional restorer or bodyshop technician, but could be driven and enjoyed as-is, as an effortless weekend cruiser.

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