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The Bentley Continental T was a short-wheelbase version of the Continental R. It was introduced in June of 1996 and came equipped with a 400 horsepower engine and rode on 18-wheels. The low-slung Continental T was a thoroughbred Bentley sports car offering both performance, luxury and aggressively elegant styling. Zero-to-sixty mph took just 5.8 seconds and it had a (governor limited) top speed of 155 mph. Equally impressive was its $324,500 sticker price at the time of launch.
This particular example was built in May of 1997 and sent to the United States two months later to be delivered to its first owner in southern Florida in mid-October. It was finished in black with two-tone soft tan and black interior. Among being one of the most expensive cars on the market, it was also the most powerful Bentley one could buy in 1997.
Its first owner was a Florida resident and by the time it was sold to its second, Colorado owner in April of 2000 the car had over 8,000 miles on it. Bouncing between Colorado, California, and Florida, the Bentley was acquired by the current owner in early 2015 with just over 29,000 miles on the odometer. Currently, the car has 30,500 miles.
Total production of Continental T's of all varieties (including the special editions) resulted in 350 examples.By Daniel Vaughan | Jun 2017
This particular example was built in May of 1997 and sent to the United States two months later to be delivered to its first owner in southern Florida in mid-October. It was finished in black with two-tone soft tan and black interior. Among being one of the most expensive cars on the market, it was also the most powerful Bentley one could buy in 1997.
Its first owner was a Florida resident and by the time it was sold to its second, Colorado owner in April of 2000 the car had over 8,000 miles on it. Bouncing between Colorado, California, and Florida, the Bentley was acquired by the current owner in early 2015 with just over 29,000 miles on the odometer. Currently, the car has 30,500 miles.
Total production of Continental T's of all varieties (including the special editions) resulted in 350 examples.By Daniel Vaughan | Jun 2017
2017 Bonhams : Greenwich Concours
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $50,000-USD $75,000
Sale Price :
USD $63,800
1997 Bentley Continental T Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Bentley Continental T
(Data based on Model Year 1997 sales)
1997 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL T COUPE Chassis#: SCBZU22C4VCX53442 Sold for USD$84,000 2022 Bonhams : Scottsdale Arizona | |
1997 Bentley Continental T Chassis#: SCBZU22C6VCX53457 Sold for USD$47,300 2021 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
1997 Bentley Continental T Coupé Chassis#: ZCBZU23C7VCH53467 Sold for USD$81,790 2020 Bonhams : Goodwood Speedweek | |
1997 Bentley Continental T Chassis#: SCBZU23C2VCH53473 Sold for USD$83,902 2020 Silverstone Auctions - Silverstone Classic Live Online | |
1997 Bentley Continental T Chassis#: SCBZU23C2VCH53473 Sold for USD$84,185 2020 The Silverstone Classic Live Online Sale | |
1997 Bentley Continental T Chassis#: SCBZU22C1VCX53396 Sold for USD$82,500 2020 RM Sothebys : Palm Beach Online | |
1997 Bentley Continental T Chassis#: SCBZU22C4VCX53487 Sold for USD$100,800 2020 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island Auction | |
1997 Bentley Continental T Chassis#: SCBZU23C3VCX53432 Sold for USD$102,309 2019 RM Sothebys : Essen | |
1997 Bentley Continental T Chassis#: SCBZU23CXVCH53401 Sold for USD$63,520 2017 Historics at Brookland | |
1997 Bentley Continental T Chassis#: LLCB80 Sold for USD$62,839 2017 Artcurial Motorcars : Monaco | |
1997 Bentley CONTINENTAL T COUPE Chassis#: SCBZU22CXVCX53493 Sold for USD$63,800 2017 Bonhams : Greenwich Concours | |
1997 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL T Sold for USD$85,350 2016 Coys- Spring Classics 2016 | |
1997 Bentley Continental T Chassis#: SCBZU22C6VCX53488 Sold for USD$47,000 2016 Leake Auction : Oklahoma City | |
1997 Bentley Continental T Sold for USD$61,600 2015 Auctions America - Fort Lauderdale | |
1997 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL T Sold for USD$135,395 2011 Automobiles sur les Champs 2 | |
1997 Bentley Continental T Coupé Chassis#: ZCBZU23C2VCH53473 Sold for USD$100,327 2010 Bonhams - Collectors' Motor Cars and Automobilia | |
1997 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL T 2 DOOR HARDTOP Sold for USD$159,500 2007 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale 2007 | |
1997 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL T 2 DOOR COUPE Sold for USD$132,000 2002 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale 2002 |
Bentley Continental Ts That Failed To Sell At Auction
1997 Bentley Continental T's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1997 Bentley Continental T Coupe Design by Pininfarina | SSCBZU22C4VCX53487 | 2024 Bonhams : The Scottsdale Auction | $90,000 | $120,000 | |
1997 Bentley Continental T Sports Saloon | SCBZU26COWCH67014 | 2022 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival | $95,000 | $100,000 | |
1997 Bentley Continental T | SCBZU22C5VCX53496 | 2021 Mecum : Monterey | $45,000 | $75,000 | $85,000 |
1997 Bentley Continental T | 2016 Coys : Monaco | $55,000 | $65,000 | ||
1997 Bentley Continental T Coupé | SCBZU23C9VCX53404 | 2016 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais | $90,000 | $120,000 | |
1997 Bentley Continental T | SCBZU23CXVCH53401 | 2012 Silverstone : CarFest North 'Pride & Joy' Auction | |||
1997 Bentley Continental T 2-Door | 2010 Mecum Kissimee Auction | ||||
1997 Bentley Continental T Coupe | 2005 Toronto International Spring Classic Car Auction | $140,000 |
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