Bentley cars

[byrnesix]

I am thinking of buying a Bentley saloon to use when I retire in about 3 years. There is a huge range of models dating from about 1985, starting from "T" type then Turbo, then Arnage red labels and Brooklands. I am confused. I do not want to approach a dealer as I am not a time waster. Parker does not seem to list any Bentley so I am a bit lost on the models. Can anybody help with a list of models with the good and bad points as well as features. Thanks in advance.

[shero101]

Hi byrnesix. Check out this link -

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bentley

It includes a full list of models. Hope it helps.

Shero.

[teash]

Sorry for saying this but if your going to put any money into an older Bentley/RR then your retirement monies not going to last that much. Trust me i`ve had them in the past and never again. But I suppose its each to their own

[jake-the-peg]

Check out this site also: http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/index.htm

Note comments like "drops in value like a spanner down a lift shaft" so make sure you're buying at the right point.

I also note comments on the continental R ant T that parts are becomming difficult to source.

This should be a bit of a warning sign if (as it sounds) you're thinking of hanging on to one for a long time.

[Toureman]

Go straight to the people who really know.........


http://www.bdcl.org/


If your seriously thinking of getting a Bentley join this club and ask a lot off questions.

The older Bentleys 1970s etc can be cheap but probably need thousands spending on them to be perfect.

Good luck with it.

[byrnesix]

I appreciate the advice which is very very sound. I guess I will stay dreaming but who knows!!!