Everyone likes to remember first times with nostalgia. In the same way, first car always lasts in our memory with special affection. This is true for people, but also for companies. We have recently seen this in a very striking case. On September 28, 1965, the first car was registered. Bentley T SeriesIt was a test vehicle that was also used for the first product communications and would subsequently be lost for decades.
It was recently found by the brand’s staff abandoned under a cover in a warehouse, after being stopped for many years. In addition, this example of the T Series with SBH1001 chassis It was missing all the interior and other key parts. Due to its historical importance, the brand decided to make a full restoration to return it to its original state. After disassembling and assessing it, they asked for help from P&A Wood, specialists in classic Bentleys and partners of the Heritage Collection.
They were surprised to discover that the engine started After about 15 years without doing so, a thorough overhaul was enough. The gearbox needed a minor adjustment and the rear axle hardly needed new seals. However, in the passenger compartment the dashboard and interior trim were missing and the wiring was destroyed. corrosion on the rear subframe and there were shoddy repairs from a previous accident. They got to work and worked their magic to leave it spotless.
The Vibrashock mounts and hydropneumatic suspension control were brought back to life to maintain that refined behavior. This Bentley T Series also had its brakes serviced while work was being done on the exterior. The paint was in the same shade Shell Grey original, one of the rear skirts had to be replaced and a final thorough sanding. The original registration1900 TU, to leave an exquisite and surprising result. It will now form part of the Heritage Collection together with the other 45 cars specially preserved by the brand.
