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Beyond the candy business cars, there was a strong interest in cars and motorsport in the family, and Ulf became a successful racing driver over a 20-year career. Exclusive vehicles and competition cars were kept at the estate; Ferrari, Porsche, and Ulf's Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing were treasures that attracted attention. So when the adoptive father acquired his Bentley, it raised no eyebrows. He came to drive it as an everyday car for a great many kilometers, both in Sweden and on long journeys down to Europe and the Riviera. Everything suggests that his son Ulf also drove the car a fair amount.
In December 1971, a company director in Stockholm took over ownership. In January 1978, director number three took over. Even then, the long journeys continued, including trips down to Monte Carlo. From 1980 onward, however, the car was taken off the road, as can be seen in the documents. In October 1988, the current owner took over; a well-known figure in the motoring history hobby for many years. He put the car back in order again, partly with the help of a firm in England. The frame and rear end, despite, or perhaps because of, rustproofing and gravel from the roads of Hälsingland, were by then in such poor condition that a comprehensive effort was needed, including replacement of the frame. By the early 1990s it was back on the roads and took part in various meets and events. In December 1995, the current owner took a pause in his ownership when the car was acquired by the next owner, who relatively promptly shipped the car once again to England, this time for a comprehensive restoration over a couple of years. Everything was gone through and the car regained its original color, Shell Grey, after an interlude in Gunmetal; it is not entirely clear when that change had occurred. The car was now put into the condition it remains in today, with all mechanicals, finishes, and interior fully gone through. Air conditioning was also installed to further enhance comfort. In October 2007, the current owner returned and took over the car once again, and it has since been part of his extensive private collection.
The car comes with original documents and handbooks from Bentley as well as a wealth of paperwork including correspondence and receipts for the work carried out in England by firms such as A.E. Padgett, P.J. Fisher Classic Automobiles, and Auto Trade Restoration (Rolls Royce and Bentley), along with various service records from the 1970s onward. Also included is an original wooden crate with consumables, gaskets, and other useful items.
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Technical data
Condition
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Mechanical condition
Since it has been sitting, a little starter spray is needed, but once it has been running it starts easily. The engine ran smoothly and nicely, and during a careful test drive on country roads and gravel roads everything was found to work in terms of steering, automatic gearbox, road holding, and brakes. The ride and running are comfortable and majestic. As far as we know, it was last serviced in June 2017 by a Bentley expert according to the 5,000- and 10,000-mile service schedules. At that time, oil was also topped up in the steering box and in the rear shock absorbers. The brakes needed attention, as there was leakage in the master brake cylinder and in one front cylinder; this is said to have been rectified.
Not checked on a lift, but everything has been gone through, and it has been driven very little since then and always stored in a garage.
As with all older cars, not least the technically advanced and exclusive Grand Routier cars, an overhaul and attention are a good investment. -
Interior condition
Fine and exclusive interior in original condition. Beautiful seats and rear seat offering wonderful comfort. The same applies to the door panels, trim panels, headliner, and carpets, all of which are in fine condition. Fine wood details, steering wheel, controls, dashboard, and gauges are also in excellent condition. The Blaupunkt radio is period-correct. During the restoration in the late 90s, an air conditioning system was installed, which works flawlessly. All gauges and electrical functions are in good order and work well. The rear seat can be folded up for more luggage space, with leather straps holding it in place. The trunk is in fine condition and features the same exclusive style as the cabin interior. A new battery is now fitted there.
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Exterior condition
Fine paint that is now approximately 30 years old. The light gray color is understated and free from wear. The left rear fender, however, has been repainted at a later date due to a minor mishap with some scratches. Chrome, glass, trim, and emblems are in the same fine condition as the rest. This also applies to the wheels and hubcaps. The tires are in good condition, but their age is uncertain. The engine bay is clean, dry, and in fine condition.
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General condition
Here all the pieces of the puzzle fall into place. The manufacturer, the special body, the world's fastest four-seater car of its time, the history, and the condition. Indeed, the entire presence exudes status as an enthusiast and collector car – an international and exclusive icon of motoring history.
MOT (tech. insp.)
Ursprungsbesiktning: 1957-03-08 (regbes)
Datum i trafik första gången: 1957-03-08
Senast godkända besiktning: 2015-08-05
Besiktigad tom: 2017-08-31
Skattebefriad: Ja
Körförbud: Ja
Antal ägare: 7
Owner's comment
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Location and viewing Information
For viewing the vehicle, contact the inspector/case manager:
Tore Thallaug
+46 705 90 23 65
tore@bilwebauctions.se
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Auction information
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